Maryland HB864 establishes apprenticeship requirements for public works contracts, setting a minimum percentage of labor hours to be performed by.

Maryland HB864, known as the Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act, mandates that contractors and subcontractors on public works projects with a value of $500,000 or more must employ a certain percentage of qualified apprentices or journeyworkers. The applicable percentage starts at 20% for projects advertised for bids or proposals on or after January 1, 2027, and is adjusted annually by the Secretary. Contractors and subcontractors must provide written verification of their compliance with these apprenticeship requirements.

Maryland HB864 establishes apprenticeship requirements for public works contracts, setting a minimum percentage of labor hours to be performed by.

Maryland HB864, known as the Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act, mandates that contractors and subcontractors on public works projects with a value of $500,000 or more must employ a certain percentage of qualified apprentices or journeyworkers. The applicable percentage starts at 20% for projects advertised for bids or proposals on or after January 1, 2027, and is adjusted annually by the Secretary. Contractors and subcontractors must provide written verification of their compliance with these apprenticeship requirements.