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SB 279 In Committee

Contractors, Board for; tradesman apprenticeship requirements.

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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Board for Contractors; tradesman apprenticeship requirements. Requires any individual who performs plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or electrical work for the purpose of qualifying for licensure as a tradesman to hold an apprentice license issued by the Board for Contractors.

The bill outlines the requirements for an apprentice licensee generally, and the specific requirements for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical apprentices. The bill directs the Board for Contractors to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Feb 11, 2026 — Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
Session
2026
Momentum
28 · Low