Missouri HB3507: Requires all on-site construction labor for state contracts be W-2 employees

What the bill says

To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to requirements for on-site labor for state construction contracts. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 8.978, to read as follows: 8.978. All on-site construction labor for public works contracts and public 2 construction shall be employees of the entity working under the state contract. No 3 entity shall utilize independent contractors as laborers, mechanics, operators, or other 4 trades for a state contract. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced bracket.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to requirements for on-site labor for state construction contracts. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 8.978, to read as follows: 8.978. All on-site construction labor for public works contracts and public 2 construction shall be employees of the entity working under the state contract. No 3 entity shall utilize independent contractors as laborers, mechanics, operators, or other 4 trades for a state contract. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Ingle, Keri (D, 035) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 27, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 26, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)