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VA HB260
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shelly Simonds
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AI Summary
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Requires public service companies to pay prevailing wage rates (based on federal Davis-Bacon Act determinations) to mechanics, laborers, and workers performing underground infrastructure construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, or repair work
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Excludes communications service providers and electric cooperatives from the definition of "public service company" subject to these requirements
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Applies only to contracts exceeding $250,000 that are entered into, amended, or modified on or after July 1, 2027
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Mandates contractors and subcontractors post prevailing wage rates at work sites and provide itemized breakdowns of wages and benefits to employees
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Requires contractors and subcontractors to maintain payroll records for at least six years and make them available to the Department of Labor within 10 days upon request
Legislative Description
Public service companies; prevailing wage rate for underground infrastructure work.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
3/6/2026