Bill Positions

Bill Number: HB 1282

Bill Title: State Construction Projects - Contractors and Subcontractors - Employer-Paid Health Care Required

Bill Sponsor(s): Delegate Hucker, et al.

Subject: Procurement

Committee: ECM

Bill Summary: This bill would require contractors and subcontractors to provide employer-funded health care, prescription drug coverage and vision care on construction contracts subject to the state prevailing wage law.

History: None

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: This bill violates federal ERISA law, which prohibits states from enacting laws that relate to employee benefit plans. Federal law prohibits states from enacting laws that require employers to provide health insurance, including coercive statutes that would attempt to mandate similar coverage through prevailing wage laws.

Position Statement: Coming Soon

Chamber Staff: Ronald Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.