House advances PATHS apprenticeship bill, orders third reading as amended

Jan 28, 2026

The House advanced House Bill 4994 (PATHS Act) to a later stage after debate and adoption of a committee amendment; the bill would phase in a 15% registered‑apprentice participation requirement on public construction projects over $10 million.

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The Massachusetts House advanced House Bill 4994, known in debate as the PATHS Act, ordering the bill for further reading after sponsors described phased apprenticeship quotas and a study commission.

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