Establishes a five-year program to provide a one-time hazard pay bonus to eligible construction workers.

The bill establishes a five-year program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide a one-time hazard pay bonus to eligible construction workers. Eligible workers must have performed at least 500 hours of essential construction work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will offer a $20,000 bonus, less applicable taxes, to each eligible worker. The department will develop an application process, conduct outreach, and review applications to verify eligibility. The program will run from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2031.

Establishes a five-year program to provide a one-time hazard pay bonus to eligible construction workers.

The bill establishes a five-year program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide a one-time hazard pay bonus to eligible construction workers. Eligible workers must have performed at least 500 hours of essential construction work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will offer a $20,000 bonus, less applicable taxes, to each eligible worker. The department will develop an application process, conduct outreach, and review applications to verify eligibility. The program will run from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2031.