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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), entitled "An act regulating child labor; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Education; imposing penalties; and making a repeal," further providing for penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Labor Act by increasing the financial penalties for violations of child labor regulations. Specifically, for a first-time violation, the fine will increase from $500 to $1,000 for each instance of non-compliance. For repeat offenders who have already been sentenced once, the penalty will escalate from $1,500 to $3,000 per violation, and violators may also face up to ten days of imprisonment. These enhanced penalties are designed to strengthen enforcement of child labor protections and discourage employers from illegally employing minors. The changes will go into effect 30 days after the bill is signed into law, giving businesses time to understand and comply with the new fine structure.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (30)
Regina Young (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=118 |
| House Fiscal Note PN 0100 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/FN/2025/0/HB0118P0100.pdf |
| House Amendment A00143 (PN 0100) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A00143 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0118&pn=0100 |
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