MD HB1352

Requires contractors on state public work contracts valued at $5,000,000 or more to ensure at least 35% of apprenticeship hours are performed by Maryland residents

Applies only to covered large projects located in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County; excludes federally-funded contracts

Contractors may alternatively contribute to the State Apprenticeship Training Fund or a registered apprenticeship program in lieu of meeting the residency requirement

Contractors failing to meet requirements are liable for twice the number of deficient apprenticeship hours at the apprentice rate, with payments directed to apprenticeship training funds or programs

Contractors found to have violated the residency requirements five times within a 5-year period may be debarred from state contracts for up to 5 years; effective date October 1, 2026