Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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S 173: An act relating to vocational rehabilitation and apprenticeships
Kesha Ram Hinsdale
S 173 status: Enacted — Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 21, 2026 (updated May 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation establishes or expands support for vocational rehabilitation and apprenticeship programs to facilitate job training and employment.
Who is affected
Job seekers, individuals participating in vocational rehabilitation, and industry partners offering apprenticeship opportunities.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on May 21, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides structured pathways for skill acquisition and improved access to the labor market.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of clarity regarding implementation strategies, specific program funding levels, and administrative oversight.
What is still unknown
Eligibility criteria, total budget allocation, and the specific industries targeted for apprenticeship partnerships remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases workforce readiness
- Supports apprenticeship creation
- Promotes employment for vocational rehab participants
Risks
- Dependent on future funding
- Potential for administrative overhead
- Success contingent on employer participation
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases career pathways for participants
- Supports social mobility
- Improves financial stability for individuals
Risks
- Potential for uneven regional access
- Success dependent on support infrastructure
- Limited scope if funding is constrained
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source material is limited to a brief OpenStates summary.
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Where it stands
Official recordSenate Message: Signed by Governor May 21, 2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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