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S 1286

Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 1 co-sponsor

S 1286 - Increasing Fines for Stop Work Order Violations OverviewBill Number: S 1286 Title: Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order

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Bill Summary · S 1286

S 1286 - Increasing Fines for Stop Work Order Violations

Overview

Bill Number: S 1286
Title: Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order
Status: COMMITTED TO RULES
Introduced: April 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to strengthen enforcement of stop work orders issued by state and local authorities. Stop work orders are used to halt construction or other work activities that violate safety, building, or other regulations. This bill aims to deter noncompliance by significantly increasing the fines levied on individuals who fail to comply with a valid stop work order.

Key Provisions

  • Increases the maximum fine for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation
  • Requires the fine to be paid within 30 days of the violation, or the individual will be subject to additional penalties
  • Allows authorities to issue daily fines for each day the stop work order is violated
  • Directs all fine revenue to be used for enforcement and inspection activities related to stop work orders

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact construction workers, contractors, and property owners who receive stop work orders but continue their activities in violation. The higher fines are intended to create a stronger financial incentive for immediate compliance.

Increased fine revenue would benefit state and local agencies responsible for construction and building code enforcement, allowing them to dedicate more resources towards monitoring compliance and issuing stop work orders when necessary.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

S 1286 has been committed to the Rules Committee for further consideration. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full vote in the state legislature. If passed, the new fines and enforcement provisions would take effect 90 days after the governor's signature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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