Relating to water breaks for construction employees of contractors contracting with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 2870 requires contractors and subcontractors working on government construction projects to provide employees with a 10-minute paid water break every four hours. It directly affects construction workers employed by companies bidding on state or local government contracts, including municipalities, counties, and school districts. The bill mandates that contracts include provisions allowing employees to report violations, requires government entities to issue written notices for noncompliance, and permits withholding payments to enforce a penalty of $100-$500 per violation. This law focuses on ensuring access to hydration during work hours without mandating water provision during the break itself.