S290
An Act relative to the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to limit the number of apprentices a licensed electrician can supervise or employ to a maximum of two. Currently, there are no specific regulations governing the apprentice-to-journeyman ratio in Massachusetts. This legislation aims to standardize this aspect of the electrical trade, potentially impacting training and employment practices within the industry.
Key provisions
- Limits the number of apprentices a licensed electrician can supervise to two.
- Apprentices must be under the direct supervision or employ of the journeyman.
- The bill addresses the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians.
- It is an act relative to the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians.
Who is affected
- Licensed Electricians
- Apprentices
- Electrical Trade Unions
- Employers of Electricians
- Consumers
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.290 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for a journeyman electrician to have no more than two apprentices under his or her direct supervision or employ. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.290
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 4/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026 |
| 3/9/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2996 |
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