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MA S 290

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An Act relative to the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 290 pass?

Not yet. MA S 290 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-09): Accompanied a study order, see S2996

What is MA S 290 about?

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.

Who sponsors MA S 290?

Bruce E. Tarr is the primary sponsor of MA S 290, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-09 — Accompanied a study order, see S2996
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Bruce E. Tarrprimary
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-09

    Accompanied a study order, see S2996

  2. 2026-01-08

    Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026

  3. 2025-04-25

    Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1

  4. 2025-04-23

    Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  5. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S290

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