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SD 2515

An Act relative to the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bruce Tarr

Massachusetts bill adjusts apprentice-to-electrician ratio requirements, affecting labor costs, workforce training capacity, and job site safety oversight standards.

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Bill Summary · SD 2515

Legislative bill overview

SD 2515 would modify the apprentice-to-licensed electrician ratio requirements for electrical work in Massachusetts. The bill specifically adjusts the regulatory standards that govern how many apprentices can work under the supervision of a single licensed electrician on job sites.

Why is this important

Apprentice ratios directly affect labor costs, workforce development capacity, and job site safety. Changes to these ratios can either expand training opportunities and reduce labor shortages in the electrical trades, or conversely, reduce oversight quality and safety compliance if ratios become too loose.

Potential points of contention

  • Labor market impact: Changes could either ease workforce shortages or undercut wages for journeyman electricians by flooding the market with cheaper apprentice labor
  • Safety and quality concerns: Looser ratios may reduce supervision quality and increase risks of improper installations; stricter ratios may limit apprenticeship opportunities
  • Industry cost implications: Contractors face different labor cost structures depending on whether they can employ more apprentices per supervisor, affecting pricing and competitiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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