# Maryland HB 0864: Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)

Maryland HB 0864, Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act), is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Melissa Wells (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0864
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410
- Sponsor: Melissa Wells (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Subjects: State Procurement, AELR Committee, Apprenticeships and Internships, Baltimore City, Community Colleges, Construction, Contractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc., Contracts -see also- Procurement, Data -see also- Census; Demographics, Electronic Communication, Ethics, Internet -see also- Internet Access, Job Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational Rehab, Postal Service, Public Works -see also- Brg&Tun; Hwys; PublBlgFac; etc., Public Works, Board of, Reports, Revenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax), Rules and Regulations, Salaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. Rates, Standards and Best Practices, State Universities and Colleges, Telecommunications, Time, Work, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (281 yes, 14 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 5

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- More funding for proven apprenticeship programs: benefit, low. The State Apprenticeship Training Fund supports pre‑apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, and workforce programs and pays for program administration. Awards go only to programs that place people into registered apprenticeships and are tied to a registered program with at least a 25% completion…
- Contractors face new reports and penalties: cost, high. Starting October 1, 2026, contractors and subs must send monthly reports during construction that list each apprentice or journeyworker, their program and ID, and hours by trade. Within 60 days after finishing, send final totals. The Department posts aggregated data and payments online. List all ap…
- Contractors must hit 20% apprentice hours: cost, medium. For covered state public works advertised on or after January 1, 2027, at least 20% of total labor hours must be done by qualifying apprentices or recent completers. Qualifying workers include people enrolled in a registered apprenticeship, those who finished one within 3 years, or those who finish…
- Pay $0.25/hour or train apprentices: cost, medium. Contractors can meet the rule by employing apprentices and making regular apprenticeship payments for each craft at least at the prevailing‑wage apprenticeship fringe rate, or by paying into the State Apprenticeship Training Fund. Fund payments are capped at $0.25 per hour per employee in each cove…
- University projects now follow apprenticeship rules: cost, medium. The apprenticeship requirements also apply to public works by the University System of Maryland and Baltimore City Community College. Contractors on those jobs must meet the apprentice‑hour or payment requirements just like other state projects.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Melissa Wells (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jackie Addison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tiffany T. Alston (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Adrian Boafo (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Derrick Coley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julian Ivey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jeffrie E. Long (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cheryl E. Pasteur (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kent Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Denise Roberts (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Malcolm P. Ruff (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jared Solomon (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sean A. Stinnett (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Veronica Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Greg Wims (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jamila J. Woods (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Caylin Young (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-11 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 122 | 8 | 5 |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 41 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026-03-21 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 118 | 6 | 9 |

## Actions (16)

- 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410
- 2026-04-11: Passed Enrolled (House)
- 2026-04-11: Third Reading Passed (122-8) (House)
- 2026-04-11: House Concurs Senate Amendments (House)
- 2026-04-09: Third Reading Passed (41-0) (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable with Amendments {763825/1 Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Referred Budget and Taxation (Senate)
- 2026-03-21: Third Reading Passed (118-6) (House)
- 2026-03-20: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-03-20: Favorable with Amendments {433921/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-20: Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections (House)
- 2026-02-09: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-04: First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_410_hb0864e.pdf)
- Enrolled, 2026-04-11: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0864e.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-20: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0864t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-02-04: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0864f.pdf)

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- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
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## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_410_hb0864e.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0864e.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0864t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0864f.pdf)

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- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0864-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).