SB 261: Division of Labor Standards Enforcement: orders, decisions, and awards.

The proposed law aims to strengthen the enforcement of labor laws in the state. It requires that judgment creditors, labor commissioners, or public prosecutors be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney's fees when enforcing judgments related to unpaid wages and other compensation. Additionally, the law imposes a civil penalty on judgment debtors who fail to pay outstanding judgments after a specified period, up to three times the outstanding amount. The law also allows courts to award prevailing plaintiffs reasonable attorney's fees and costs in enforcing final judgments.