An Act amending the act of March 3, 1978 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Steel Products Procurement Act, further providing for contracts for public works to use or supply steel products and for restrictions on payments by public agencies under certain circumstances.

HB 1018 amends Pennsylvania's Steel Products Procurement Act to require public agencies to use steel products in public works contracts, directly affecting state and local governments purchasing materials for projects like roads or buildings. The bill adds specific restrictions on when public agencies can make payments to contractors, particularly under certain financial or project conditions. Key provisions clarify that agencies must prioritize steel products for eligible projects while implementing new payment rules to prevent potential misuse of funds. This changes existing procurement rules without altering the core requirement for steel use in public construction.