S 4295 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows certain parties to sue construction company for commission of or alleged commission of various actions.

This bill allows construction companies, contractors, and subcontractors in New Jersey to sue other firms in the industry for specific wrongful acts such as wage theft, employee misclassification, tax or insurance fraud, and bid manipulation. The law requires the company filing the lawsuit to provide at least 30 days' notice to the accused party and to notify the Department of Labor and Workforce Development before initiating legal action. If a company wins the lawsuit, the court must award them reasonable attorney fees and costs, including expenses for expert witnesses. These provisions aim to create a legal mechanism for private enforcement of construction industry standards while ensuring transparency through mandatory notifications.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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