Bill > A702

This bill amends "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" to exempt contractors who install fire and burglary alarms or provide locksmith services from the requirement to participate in a registered apprenticeship program when bidding on public works projects, provided these services are related to their licensed or certified specialties. The Public Works Contractor Registration Act, or P.L.1999, c.238, generally requires contractors to be part of an approved apprenticeship program to be eligible for public works contracts, which are government-funded construction or renovation projects. This exemption acknowledges that these specific trades often have their own established educational and licensing requirements under different laws and that they may not have readily available registered apprenticeship programs for their specialized services. However, if these contractors perform public work unrelated to alarm installation or locksmithing, they would still need to comply with the apprenticeship program requirement for those other services.

Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A702