IN HB1057

Contractors with 10+ employees on design-build public works projects must provide employees access to job-related training programs, which can include apprenticeships, Ivy Tech or Vincennes University programs, DOL-sponsored programs, or industry-recognized certifications

Tier 1 and tier 2 contractors employing 50+ journeymen must participate in apprenticeship or training programs meeting standards set by the U.S. Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Labor, Federal Highway Administration, or Indiana DOT

Design-builders and team members on public projects are prohibited from paying employees in cash and must comply with federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Indiana wage laws, workers' compensation requirements, and unemployment insurance laws

Public agencies awarding construction manager as constructor (CMc) contracts cannot require or prohibit contractors from entering agreements with labor organizations, and cannot discriminate based on a contractor's union affiliation status

Effective date: July 1, 2026