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PA HB2076
PA HB2076Further 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
11/12/2021
In Committee
11/12/2021
11/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
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)
Ryan Mackenzie (R)*,
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Joe Hamm (R),
Barry Jozwiak (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
David Rowe (R),
Frank Ryan (R),
Stan Saylor (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 11/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2076 | 11/11/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2076&pn=2399 | 11/13/2021 |
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