H 1810
An Act protecting honest employers by creating construction private attorney general actions
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Bill overview
This bill creates a mechanism for private attorney general actions to address wage theft in the construction industry. It aims to protect honest employers from fraudulent claims by allowing a private individual or group to sue on behalf of the Attorney General when wage theft occurs. The bill establishes a process for these actions, focusing on construction-related labor disputes. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Allows private individuals or groups to sue on behalf of the Attorney General to address wage theft.
- Specifically targets wage theft within the construction industry.
- Establishes a process for pursuing these private actions.
- Related to a study order (H5281) conducted by the House.
Who is affected
- Construction employers
- Construction workers
- Private attorneys and legal groups
- The Attorney General's office
Notable changes
- Creates a new avenue for pursuing wage theft claims in construction.
- Expands the Attorney General's ability to address wage theft through private enforcement.
- Links to a previously conducted study order (H5281).
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Christopher Hendricks
Dennis C. Gallagher
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.1810 194th (Current)
An Act protecting honest employers by creating construction private attorney general actions
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1810) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to creating construction wage theft private attorney general actions. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1810
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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