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PA SB961

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Coleman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Pennsylvania public bodies from requiring public works contractors to use union-represented workers, pay union dues, recognize labor organizations, or participate in apprenticeship programs

  • Bars requirements that contractors pay predetermined wages or provide specific employee benefits, except as required by federal law, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, or The Minimum Wage Act of 1968

  • Prevents public bodies from considering a bidder's union or nonunion status, or apprenticeship program participation, when selecting contractors for public works projects

  • Establishes a private right of action allowing aggrieved parties to sue in court for injunctive relief, damages, and reasonable attorney fees

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibiting certain practices and discrimination by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions under contracts for public works; and providing for a private right of action.

Last Action

Referred to Labor & Industry

7/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor & Industry7/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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