S 3076·MA·senate
An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts
Reported by CommitteeFiled May 18, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Latest Action
Senate: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
May 18, 2026
Summary
The bill changes prevailing‑wage rules so that contractors on public projects over $1 million must use apprentices for a growing share of hourly work, reaching 15% after two years. It also creates a special commission to review apprenticeship programs across key industries and to issue recommendations by Jan. 1, 2027. The goal is to expand the skilled workforce in Massachusetts.
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