Relates to apprenticeship training

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano and 3 co-sponsors

Expands and modernizes apprenticeship training, boosting funding, setting program standards, and strengthening employer–education partnerships to broaden access and credentials.

REFERRED TO LABOR

Summary: Assembly Bill A 4781 – Relates to apprenticeship training

Overview

Assembly Bill A 4781 is a proposed measure focused on apprenticeship training. The bill’s title signals an intent to address aspects of apprenticeship programs, including development, administration, or expansion of training opportunities. The exact statutory changes are not included in the information provided, so this summary highlights the bill’s context, status, and potential areas of impact based on typical topics in apprenticeship legislation.

Legislative history and status

Introduced: September 19, 2024

Initial referral: Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

Current status: Referred to Labor as of February 6, 2025

Repeated status note: The bill shows two entries for “REFERRED TO LABOR” on the same date (February 6, 2025)

Sponsorship

Primary sponsor: Michael Durso

Cosponsors: Joe DeStefano, Josh Jensen, David McDonough

Related and companion legislation

S 3591 (companion in the Senate)

S 294 (companion; listed twice)

A 7608 (prior-session companion)

These relationships indicate cross-chamber alignment and potential parallel proposals that address similar apprenticeship issues.

What the bill likely addresses (based on the title and typical scope)

Note: The specific provisions are not provided in the material you supplied. Based on the title, “Relates to apprenticeship training,” potential areas the bill might cover include:
- Expansion or modernization of apprenticeship programs
- Funding or financing mechanisms for apprenticeships (grants, incentives, or state matching funds)
- Standards for program quality, including curricula, instructor qualifications, and on-the-job training requirements
- Partnerships among employers, labor entities, and educational or workforce training providers
- Credentialing, the recognition of industry-recognized credentials, and pathways to journeyman status
- Reporting, oversight, and accountability measures for apprenticeship programs
- Accessibility and inclusivity enhancements to broaden participant demographics

Again, these are common thematic elements in apprenticeship legislation; the exact text would specify which provisions A 4781 would enact or modify.

Potential impact and who would be affected

Workers and job seekers: May gain expanded access to structured training, with potential pathways to credentials and employment.

Employers: Could see new or clarified requirements for participation, incentives, and collaboration with training providers.

Training providers and community colleges: Might experience program standards, reporting requirements, or funding changes.

State workforce system and agencies: Likely involved in administration, oversight, and evaluation of apprenticeship programs.

Procedural and timeline considerations

The bill progressed from an initial committee to the Labor Committee, indicating a standard legislative path through the Assembly.

With a companion in the Senate, there is potential for parallel consideration and eventual conference review if both chambers pass differing versions.

Next steps

To provide a more precise summary, the text of A 4781 or a bill memorandum outlining its specific provisions, fiscal impact, and implementation requirements would be needed. If you can provide the bill language or a link to the text, I can deliver a detailed provision-by-provision analysis.