The bill, H.B. No. 2870, mandates that contractors working with governmental entities provide construction employees with at least a 10-minute paid water break during every four-hour work period. It defines key terms such as "construction contract," "contractor," "employee," and "water break," ensuring clarity in the application of the law. Additionally, it requires that construction contracts include provisions allowing employees to report violations of the water break requirement, and outlines the process for governmental entities to notify contractors of such violations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes an administrative penalty for contractors who fail to comply with the water break requirement, ranging from $100 to $500 per day for each violation. It also stipulates that the governmental entity must develop procedures for administering these provisions and clarifies that local ordinances can impose stricter requirements. The law will apply to contracts solicited after the effective date of September 1, 2025.

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