NC H110

Prohibits state and local government entities from requiring or prohibiting bidders and contractors from signing agreements with labor organizations on public construction projects.

Bars discrimination against bidders, contractors, or subcontractors based on their status as signatories to or members of labor organizations.

Prevents grants or tax incentives from being conditioned on including labor organization agreement requirements in construction contracts related to those projects.

Allows contractors to voluntarily enter into labor organization agreements without government penalty or discrimination.

Permits exemptions for specific projects only when public health or safety threats are documented after public notice and hearing, excluding labor disputes as justification.

Became effective October 1, 2013, applying to all contracts awarded on or after that date.