STATE BILLMD HB 1165PASSED

State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program Accountability and Completion

Requiring certain apprenticeship programs utilized in certain State procurements to have at least a 25% completion rate, as determined by the Maryland Department of Labor.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 1165 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 533 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

NWNicole WilliamsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-022Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 533House

Apr 3, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 3, 2026Third Reading Passed (35-9)Senate

Apr 1, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 1, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Apr 1, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and TaxationSenate

Mar 31, 2026Hearing canceledSenate

Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Show 7 earlier actions

Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and TaxationSenate

Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed (97-28)House

Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {183326/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Feb 19, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 11, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 21, 2026 · House · 97 yea · 28 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 3, 2026 · Senate · 35 yea · 9 nayPassed

Subjects

State Procurement
Apprenticeships and Internships
Labor, Department of
Procurement
Revenue and Taxes
Standards and Best Practices
Rules and Regulations
Work, Labor, and Employment

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