Bill > SB220

This bill increases penalties for unlawful child labor violations in Kansas by establishing a graduated criminal penalty system. Under the new law, first-time offenders who employ a person or child in violation of child labor laws will be charged with a Class A person misdemeanor. For a second conviction, the offense escalates to a severity level 7 person felony, and for a third or subsequent conviction, it becomes a severity level 5 person felony. Additionally, the bill introduces substantial financial penalties: a second conviction will result in a $25,000 fine, while a third or subsequent conviction will incur a $50,000 fine. These enhanced penalties aim to more strongly discourage employers from violating child labor regulations by increasing both the criminal and financial consequences of such violations. The bill amends the existing Kansas statute 38-612 and will take effect upon publication in the state statute book.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb220/