establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.

Added detailed definitions for key terms including apprentice, apprenticeable occupation, apprenticeship agreement, apprenticeship committee, apprenticeship program, department, registered apprenticeship program, registration agency, sponsor, and state apprenticeship agency.

Established the state office of apprenticeship with specific duties including outreach, standard-setting, and dispute resolution between apprenticeship parties.

Authorized the department secretary to promulgate rules covering program registration standards, eligibility requirements, agreement contents, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, complaint procedures, and program cancellation or suspension processes.

Set the effective date contingent upon formal recognition by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, requiring written notification to code counsel.

Incorporated references to federal regulations (29 C.F.R. §§ 29.1 to 29.14) with a January 1, 2026 compliance date for various provisions.