MarylandSB 08692026 Regular SessionSenate

Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment

Sponsored By: Alonzo T. Washington (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Economic DevelopmentCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commerce, Department ofCommunity CollegesIndustry and ManufacturingJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabPilot ProgramsReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Salaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSunsetWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Colleges keep rights to training materials

Any curriculum or manuals a community college creates for the pilot belong to that college. This rule applies to materials made between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2029.

Free custom job training to recruit employers

Beginning October 1, 2026, the state runs a three-year pilot for free, custom job training. The goal is to recruit businesses in sectors the state calls Strategic Industries. Only Qualified Business Entities can join: no current Maryland site, in active talks to open here, and signed an agreement. The Department partners with up to two community colleges and pays their direct training costs. The pilot ends September 30, 2029.

Job and pay targets, repay if missed

For each assisted business, the Department sets targets for full-time jobs created and the pay for trained workers. Every agreement says the business must repay training costs if it misses the targets. These accountability rules apply from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Alonzo T. Washington
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 167 • No: 12

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 123 • No: 12 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/19/2026