HB610

In public works employment verification, further providing for definitions, for duty of public works contractors and subcontractors, for verification form, for violations, for enforcement and sanctions, for Public Works Employment Verification Account, for protection from retaliation, for good faith immunity and for public works contractor and subcontractor liability; and making an editorial change.

Introduced·2/20/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB610 amends public works employment verification requirements, including duty of contractors, verification forms, violations.

Pennsylvania HB610 amends the act of April 9, 1929, to revise public works employment verification. Public works contractors and subcontractors must use the E-Verify Program to verify employment eligibility. Contractors must provide a verification form before contract execution, acknowledging responsibilities and compliance. Violations include failing to verify eligibility and making false statements. Sanctions range from warnings to debarment. The Public Works Contractor Employment Verification Account is established. Retaliation against employees reporting violations is prohibited.

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Current
Labor And Industry Committee
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History

Feb 20, 2025

House

Referred to Labor & Industry