Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1057: Public works projects.
Status: In committee, December 5, 2025
Provides that a contractor that employs 10 or more employees on a design-build public works project must provide its employees access to a training program applicable to the tasks to be performed in the normal course of the employee's employment with the contractor on the public project. Provides that a tier 1 or tier 2 contractor that employs 50 or more journeymen must participate in an apprenticeship or training program that meets certain standards. Requires design-builders and any member of a team working on a design-build public works project to comply with certain statutes. Provides that a public agency awarding a contract for a construction manager as constructor project may not take certain actions based on a bidder's, offeror's, or contractor's entering into, refusing to enter into, adhering to, or refusing to adhere to an agreement with a labor organization.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration. SECTION 1. IC 5-30-5-3, AS ADDED BY P.L.74-2005, SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 3. (a) A potential design-builder responding to the request for qualifications under section 2 of this chapter must submit a verified statement of qualifications setting forth the qualifications of the potential design-builder and team members, if applicable, and provide the other information required by the request for qualifications. (b) The verified statement of qualifications required under this section must include the following: (1) A listing of all prime contractors and architectural and engineering firms that participate financially as part of the team. (2) A statement that: (A) the design-builder or the team members have completed or demonstrated the experience, competency, capability, and capacity to complete projects of similar size, scope, or complexity; and (B) proposed key personnel have sufficient experience and 2026 IN 1057--LS 6027/DI training to competently manage and complete the design and construction of the project. (3) A statement that the design-builder or team members have the licenses, registrations, and credentials required to design and construct the project, including information on the revocation or suspension of a license, credential, or registration. (4) A statement that the design-builder has the capacity to obtain …
Sponsors
- Timothy Wesco (R, HD-021) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
- : Authored by Representative Wesco
Subjects: STATE GOVERNMENT; Public Works and Improvements, CONSTRUCTION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT; Contracts, Procurements, and Purchases
Common questions
- What is HB1057?
- HB1057 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Public works projects.
- What does HB1057 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.
- What is the status of HB1057?
- In committee as of December 5, 2025. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions (December 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1057?
- Timothy Wesco (R, HD-021).
- Where is the official record for HB1057?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1057
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