Labor & Employment

SB 88 prohibits New Hampshire state government entities from requiring or banning contractors from having agreements with labor organizations in public construction contracts or grants. It directly affects state agencies awarding construction projects (like roads or buildings) and the contractors bidding on those projects. The bill removes language from contracts that could force or block labor organization agreements, ensuring contractors aren't discriminated against based on such agreements. Exceptions apply only to avoid immediate threats to public health or safety, and the bill does not stop voluntary labor agreements or affect federal labor law.