Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
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
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 29, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 31, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Apr 1, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409 (as of Aug 30, 2026).