Relating to criminal offenses related to work.

Passed on 4/6/26

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From the Legislature

The Act changes the crime of theft of services and changes some crimes related to contractor licenses. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Modifies the crime of theft of services to include partial payments. Provides that a prosecution for theft of services does not preclude other forms of relief. Directs the Interagency Compliance Network to develop investigative methods concerning persons who may be committing theft of services and not complying with taxation and employment laws. Punishes knowingly entering into a contract with an unlicensed labor contractor, if committed by a direct contractor or subcontractor, by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a second or subsequent conviction by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalty for the intentional use of a contractor's license number without authorization. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalty for the use of a contractor's license number with the intent to deceive the public. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

3:00 PM

House Labor and Workforce Development Public Hearing

Feb 11

3:00 PM

House Labor and Workforce Development Work Session

Feb 16

3:00 PM

House Labor and Workforce Development Work Session

Feb 24

8:00 AM

House Rules Public Hearing and Work Session

Mar 3

8:00 AM

Senate Rules Public Hearing and Work Session

Mar 3

8:00 AM

Senate Rules Public Hearing and Possible Work Session