STATE BILLMD HB 864PASSED

Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)

Altering certain apprenticeship requirements relating to public works contracts to require certain contractors and subcontractors to employ a certain number of qualifying new apprentices or journeyworkers necessary to meet a certain applicable percentage for the project; altering which projects are subject to certain apprenticeship requirements; altering certain provisions of law that authorize contractors and subcontractors to make certain payments to a certain apprenticeship program in lieu of employing certain apprentices; etc.

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 864 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410 · May 12, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410House

Apr 11, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse

Apr 11, 2026Third Reading Passed (122-8)House

Apr 11, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (41-0)Senate

Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {763825/1 AdoptedSenate

Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and TaxationSenate

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Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and TaxationSenate

Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed (118-6)House

Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {433921/1 AdoptedHouse

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

Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 4, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 21, 2026 · House · 118 yea · 6 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 11, 2026 · House · 122 yea · 8 nayPassed

Subjects

State Procurement
AELR Committee
Apprenticeships and Internships
Baltimore City
Community Colleges
Construction
Contractors
Contracts
Data
Electronic Communication
Ethics
internet
Job Training
Postal Service
Public Works
Public Works, Board of
Reports
Rules and Regulations
Salaries and Compensation
Standards and Best Practices
State Universities and Colleges
Telecommunications
Time
Work, Labor, and Employment
Revenue and Taxes

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