PA SB855

Contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Labor and Industry before bidding on or performing public work, with initial registration requiring a $500 fee for one year or $1,000 for two years

Registration requires extensive disclosure including business information, criminal history related to public work, bankruptcy filings within 10 years, proof of liability insurance (minimum $50,000 for personal injury and property damage), and workers' compensation coverage

Contractors are prohibited from registering if they have failed to maintain required licenses, violated Workers' Compensation or Unemployment Compensation laws, defaulted on projects or declared bankruptcy within three years, or been convicted of business-related crimes within ten years

All employees must complete OSHA's 10-hour safety training course, and contractors must participate in approved apprenticeship training programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor or Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

Penalties for failure to register or certify payroll include $2,500 for first offense and $5,000 plus two-year debarment for second offense within two years, with funds deposited into a new Public Work Contractor Compliance Account