ConnecticutSB 002682026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES.

Sponsored By: Labor and Public Employees Committee

Signed by Governor

Summary

To allow the Comptroller to withhold payment of money to a contractor or subcontractor for a violation of subsection (b) of section 31-53 of the general statutes where a stop work order was issued by the Labor Commissioner.

labor and public employees

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger wage enforcement on public projects

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Labor Commissioner can investigate wage complaints by inspecting workplaces and records, interviewing workers, and issuing subpoenas. After finding certain wage violations, the Commissioner must issue a stop-work order within 72 hours. Employers can request a hearing within 10 days, and willful obstruction of an investigation carries a fine of at least $1,000 per offense. For public works jobs, the Commissioner can alert the Comptroller, who must notify the contractor within 10 business days. If the contractor remains out of compliance 10 business days after that notice, the Comptroller can hold payments until the stop-work order is released or penalties or settlement terms are satisfied. Enforcement can also apply to certain successor businesses with the same principals or officers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Labor and Public Employees Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Amy Morrin Bello

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Gaiewski

    Democratic • House

  • James Sanchez

    Democratic • House

  • Jillian Gilchrest

    Democratic • House

  • Jorge Cabrera

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kara Rochelle

    Democratic • House

  • Kenneth Gucker

    Democratic • House

  • Michael "MJ" Shannon

    Democratic • House

  • Nicholas Menapace

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Gauthier

    Democratic • House

  • Patricia A. Dillon

    Democratic • House

  • Sarah Keitt

    Democratic • House

  • Tom Delnicki

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Senate Roll Call Vote 105

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

House Roll Call Vote 220

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Bill Text

  • Public Act No. 26-17

    5/11/2026

  • File No. 76

    3/19/2026

  • LAB Joint Favorable

    3/5/2026

  • Raised Bill

    2/19/2026

  • Bill Analysis For File Copy 76

  • Fiscal Note For File Copy 76

  • House Roll Call Vote 220

  • LAB Joint Fav. Rpt

  • LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

  • Senate Roll Call Vote 105

  • Summary for Public Act No. 26-17

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