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NJ S4928

Bill

Status

Passed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sarlo

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires workers on data center construction projects designed to use 5 megawatts or more annually to be paid prevailing wage rates as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development

  • Mandates contractors be registered under the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, maintain a workers' compensation experience modifier rate of 0.95 or lower, and carry at least $2 million in general liability and motor vehicle insurance per occurrence

  • Requires contractors to provide performance and payment bonds of at least 150% of contract value and makes contractors jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages by subcontractors

  • Requires all workers to complete OSHA-10 training and undergo drug testing, with at least one supervisor completing OSHA-30 training and one OSHA-30 trained worker per every 15 employees on site

  • Projects designed for 25 megawatts or more annual usage may include project labor agreements with labor organizations whose collective bargaining agreements form the basis for prevailing wage determinations

Legislative Description

Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.335.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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