S 3187 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."

S 3187 makes it a fourth-degree crime for employers to knowingly falsify payroll records required under New Jersey's Prevailing Wage Act or to make false statements on public works contractor registration forms. Currently, such violations carry civil penalties like fines ($2,500-$25,000) and disqualification from public work, but this bill adds criminal penalties including up to 18 months in jail and fines up to $10,000 - applied in addition to existing penalties. The bill also requires county prosecutors or the Labor Commissioner to notify the Attorney General about violations, allowing the Attorney General to decide whether to prosecute directly or refer the case to local authorities. It directly affects employers working on public construction projects in New Jersey who must comply with prevailing wage requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2024 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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5
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Committee
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Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
May 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
upper
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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