HB 1165 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program Accountability and Completion

HB 1165 requires contractors working on certain state procurement contracts (called "covered procurements") to use apprenticeship programs with a minimum 25% completion rate, as determined by the Maryland Department of Labor. This applies to state contracts meeting specific criteria established by the Chief Procurement Officer. Contractors must provide written verification of program compliance before receiving a contract. The bill aims to ensure apprenticeship programs meet quality standards for state-funded projects.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed May 12, 2026

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First - State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program Accountability and Completion → Third - State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program Accountability and Completion · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand the scope of covered apprenticeship programs by adding specific definitions for different program types (e.g., Group Joint, Waiver) and including new sections on apprenticeship cohorts and completion rates. These changes clarify how different apprenticeship structures are defined and measured for compliance purposes.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly defines and includes various types of apprenticeship programs (Group Joint, Group Nonjoint, Individual Joint, Individual Nonjoint, and Waiver programs) that were not previously detailed in this manner.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for specific apprenticeship program types including Group Joint, Group Nonjoint, Individual Joint, Individual Nonjoint, and Waiver programs.

Introduced the definition of 'Apprenticeship Cohort' to specify how groups of apprentices are counted for completion rate calculations.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the definition of 'Registered Apprenticeship Program' to require a minimum 25% completion rate verified by the Department if the program has graduated at least one cohort.

Added detailed rules for calculating completion rates differently based on whether the program is Group Nonjoint or other types (Group Joint, Individual, etc.).

Floor votes · Senate Mar 16, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 9, 2026

How they voted

37–9

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 49

Mar 16, 2026

D Democratic36

34 Yea 2

94% Yea

R Republican13

3 Yea 9 Nay 1

69% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

May 12, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 533

executive

Apr 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Returned Passed

lower

Apr 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable Adopted

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred Budget and Taxation

upper

Mar 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

lower

Mar 16, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (37-9-3)

senate

Mar 9, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (98-28-16)

house of delegates

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors