The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1370, aims to amend existing laws regarding wage payments for workers involved in public works projects. Specifically, it introduces a requirement that workers performing off-site custom fabrication for these projects must be compensated at prevailing wage rates. The bill modifies subsection (a) of section 31-53 of the general statutes, which previously did not include off-site fabrication in its wage provisions. The new language specifies that contracts for public works projects must now include provisions for off-site custom fabrication, effective July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill defines "off-site custom fabrication" as the fabrication of systems specifically for a public works project at a location other than the project site, excluding readily available stock items. This change ensures that workers engaged in this type of fabrication are afforded the same wage protections as those working directly on-site. The intent of the bill is to enhance wage equity and ensure fair compensation for all workers contributing to public works projects.