MarylandSB 06732026 Regular SessionSenate

State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program Accountability and Completion

Sponsored By: Alonzo T. Washington (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State ProcurementAdministrative AgenciesApprenticeships and InternshipsCertificationsCollective BargainingConstructionContinuing EducationJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLabor, Department ofProcurementPublic Works -see also- Brg&Tun; Hwys; PublBlgFac; etc.Registration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsStandards and Best PracticesTermination of Employment

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Apprenticeship rules on big state contracts

Beginning October 1, 2026, contractors awarded a State procurement worth $1,000,000 or more must use a registered apprenticeship or an eligible internship program. The Chief Procurement Officer sets the detailed rules, can create waivers, and may issue rules to recruit and upskill vendors. For some technology contracts, the officer must coordinate with the State’s technology secretary.

Contractor duties on public works projects

Beginning October 1, 2026, public work projects worth $500,000 or more are covered. Capital construction contracts are covered if the project receives at least $1,000,000 in State capital funds and the contract is $500,000 or more. For a covered contract, each contractor or subcontractor must either (1) affiliate with a registered apprenticeship and use its apprentices for each trade, (2) pay into the State Apprenticeship Training Fund, or (3) make program payments set by law. Before award, contractors must give written verification of how they will comply. Subcontractors must also provide verification if their portion is above the small procurement threshold in §13–109.

Quality standards for apprentices on public works

Beginning October 1, 2026, any apprentice on a public work must be in a program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. If the program has graduated at least one cohort, it must show at least a 25% completion rate. The State measures completion as finishing within one year after the planned end date, and the Maryland Department of Labor verifies the rate.

State fund to grow apprenticeships

Beginning October 1, 2026, the State Apprenticeship Training Fund exists as a special, nonlapsing fund. Contractors’ payments and penalties feed the fund. The Maryland Department of Labor uses the money to support pre‑apprenticeship in public high schools and community colleges and to pay for program administration and enforcement.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Alonzo T. Washington
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 148 • No: 23

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 13 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/20/2026