HB260

Virginia HB260 mandates public service companies to pay prevailing wage rates for underground infrastructure work.

Virginia HB260 establishes that public service companies must adhere to prevailing wage rates for underground infrastructure work. The Department of Labor and Industry must determine these rates by December 1, 2026. Companies must request and obtain these rates before entering into or modifying contracts for such work. Contractors and subcontractors must maintain records of wages and hours worked, which must be preserved for at least six years. These provisions do not apply to contracts worth $250,000 or less.