Bill Title: Amends the Child Labor Law. Provides that no minor under 16 years of age shall be employed, permitted, or allowed to work in any gainful occupation for more than 40 hours (rather than 48 hours) in any one week. Removes a provision limiting the hours of work for minors under the age of 16 to no more than 8 hours a day of combined work hours outside and in school. Provides that a minor 14 years or older who is employed in a recreational or educational activity while school is in session is limited to working 18 (rather than 24) hours in any week. Authorizes the Regional or District Superintendent of Schools to issue an employment certificate that permits a minor under 16 years of age to appear in a play or musical comedy with a professional traveling theatrical production if such minor shall not appear on stage or be present in rehearsals for more than 18 (rather than 24) hours in one week.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Engrossed) 2023-06-26 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments [HB1258 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

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