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NY A10597
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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Creates a Prevailing Wage Fraud Inspector General appointed by the Governor with subpoena power to investigate violations of prevailing wage laws and report findings to the Attorney General
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Requires bids on public work contracts that are 10% or more below the next lowest bid or the contracting entity's estimate to provide proof that prevailing wages will be paid, or the bid must be rejected
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Mandates public entities make contractor payroll records available for public inspection, including worker names, classifications, wages, supplements, and hours worked (excluding Social Security numbers)
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Requires Department of Labor staffing for prevailing wage enforcement to be maintained at or above fiscal year 2019-2020 levels, funded by the Public Work Enforcement Fund
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Authorizes public authorities to require successful bidders and subcontractors on public works projects over $35,000 to participate in state-approved apprenticeship training programs
Legislative Description
Enacts the "omnibus prevailing wage enforcement act"; creates the office of the prevailing wage fraud inspector general for increased vigilance in the effort to achieve prevailing wage enforcement; allows public authorities to require that successful bidders for public works jobs participate in a state-sponsored apprenticeship program; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to labor
3/13/2026