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UT HB0396

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jefferson Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Subcontractors on public construction projects must provide employee lists, estimated labor hours, and photo identification to general contractors and property owners before beginning work, with documentation retained for three years for audit purposes

  • Employers seeking "zero estimated exposure" workers' compensation policies must sign a mandatory attestation confirming they have no employees, with a warning that omissions or misrepresentations constitute criminal fraud

  • Fixed statutory interest rates and penalty amounts under the Employment Security Act are replaced with rates and amounts to be determined by division rulemaking

  • The Division of Professional Licensing gains authority to make audit recommendations to the State Tax Commission and share subcontractor information for enforcement purposes

  • Failure to comply with the new subcontractor disclosure requirements constitutes unprofessional conduct, subjecting licensees to potential disciplinary action

Legislative Description

Public Project Subcontractor Amendments

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Political Subdivisions2/25/2026
Rules2/18/2026
Government Operations2/2/2026
Rules1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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