NY A00984

Clarifies that both contractors and subcontractors must register separately with the commissioner on a form requiring information about ownership, tax identification, debarment history, labor law violations, and apprenticeship status.

Changes the debarment lookback period from ten years to eight years for determining contractor unfitness, and adds protections preventing contractors from being deemed unfit solely due to subcontractor violations.

Requires contractors to register before bidding on public work, and requires subcontractors to register before commencing work on covered projects; owners/developers must ensure all hired contractors and subcontractors are registered before work begins.

Establishes a hearing process where the commissioner must notify contractors of proposed unfitness determinations and provide opportunity to cure or be heard within thirty days before any final determination.

Delays the effective date for implementing the registration system requirements from one year to two years after the law takes effect.