HB5049 Summary

• Establishes the "Public Entity Asbestos Removal Disclosure Act" requiring asbestos abatement contractors to file affidavits disclosing criminal convictions and violation notices related to environmental laws within the preceding 5 years before bidding on public entity contracts.

• Prohibits public entities from contracting with asbestos abatement contractors that have criminal convictions related to environmental compliance.

• Applies to contracts between public entities (state, school districts, cities, counties, etc.) and asbestos abatement contractors or general contractors that subcontract asbestos work.

• Requires asbestos abatement contractors entering contracts with public entities to ensure any subcontracted asbestos abatement contractors also file the required environmental disclosure affidavits.

• Defines key terms including asbestos types, asbestos abatement projects (demolition, renovation, or encapsulation of friable asbestos), and affected public entities.