CT SB00268

Authorizes the Comptroller to withhold payments to contractors or subcontractors on public works projects who violate prevailing wage requirements under section 31-53(b) after a stop work order is issued by the Labor Commissioner

Requires the Comptroller to notify violating contractors within 10 business days of receiving notice from the Labor Commissioner, giving contractors 10 business days to come into compliance

Payments remain withheld until the stop work order is released, penalties under section 31-53 or 31-69a are paid, or a settlement agreement is finalized

Maintains existing enforcement authority allowing the Labor Commissioner to issue stop work orders within 72 hours of determining a prevailing wage violation, with orders remaining in effect until compliance is achieved

Effective October 1, 2026