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HD 4535

The annual report of the Office of the Attorney General (under item 0810-0045 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting on behalf of the specialized unit of the wage enforcement program established in said item a report on enforcement actions and violation trends in the construction industry

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Summary of HD 4535: Annual Report on Wage Enforcement in Construction Industry Purpose and IntentThis proposed bill would require the Office of the Attorney General to submit an an

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Bill Summary · HD 4535

Summary of HD 4535: Annual Report on Wage Enforcement in Construction Industry

Purpose and Intent

This proposed bill would require the Office of the Attorney General to submit an annual report on behalf of the specialized wage enforcement unit established in the state budget. The report would focus on enforcement actions and violation trends observed in the construction industry.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates the Attorney General's office to produce an annual report on the activities and findings of the wage enforcement unit's oversight of the construction sector.
  • The report must detail:
    • Enforcement actions taken against employers found violating wage laws
    • Trends and patterns of wage violations identified in the construction industry
    • Efforts by the unit to improve compliance and worker protections

Affected Parties

  • The Attorney General's office and the specialized wage enforcement unit within it
  • Employers in the construction industry, who would be subject to increased scrutiny and potential enforcement actions
  • Construction workers, who may benefit from enhanced wage enforcement and better compliance by employers

Procedural Aspects

  • This is a new proposed bill that has been placed on file for consideration.
  • If enacted, the first annual report from the Attorney General would be due within 1 year of the bill becoming law.
  • The report would need to be submitted to the state legislature's Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

Overall, this bill aims to increase transparency and accountability around wage enforcement in the construction sector, which has historically seen high rates of labor violations. The annual report requirement is intended to provide lawmakers and the public with more data and insights to guide policy solutions.

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

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