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PA HB2076

PA HB2076
Further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, for duty of public works contractors and subcontractors, for verification form, for violations, for enforcement and sanctions, for protection from retaliation, for good faith immunity and for public works contractor and subcontractor liability.


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Introduced
11/12/2021
In Committee
11/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of July 5, 2012 (P.L.1086, No.127), entitled "An act requiring public works contractors and subcontractors to verify employment eligibility; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of General Services; prescribing sanctions; and establishing good faith immunity under certain circumstances," further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, for duty of public works contractors and subcontractors, for verification form, for violations, for enforcement and sanctions, for protection from retaliation, for good faith immunity and for public works contractor and subcontractor liability.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Works Employment Verification Act, renaming it the Public Contractor Employment Verification Act. It further provides requirements for public contractors and subcontractors to verify employment eligibility of new employees using the E-Verify program, prescribes sanctions for violations, and establishes good faith immunity and liability provisions. The key changes include expanding the scope beyond public works to all public contracts, increasing debarment periods for repeat violations, and imposing civil penalties for certain violations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 11/12/2021)

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