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MA H1986
MA H1986Resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Sangiolo of Newton (by request), a petition of Alexander Jablon for the adoption of resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to ratify a proposed constitutional amendment from 1924 that would give Congress the power to limit, regulate, and prohibit labor for individuals under 18 years old. The amendment, originally proposed as House Joint Resolution 184, has been outstanding for nearly 100 years and requires ratification by ten more states to be added to the U.S. Constitution. Notably, Massachusetts originally rejected this amendment by ballot measure in 1925, but the current General Court seeks to correct this past decision. The resolution acknowledges the importance of regulating child labor to protect young people's health, welfare, and educational opportunities. If passed, the bill would officially ratify the amendment and direct the Secretary of the Commonwealth to send certified copies of the resolution to key federal and state officials, including the President, congressional leaders, and the legislatures of states that have not yet ratified the amendment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 6/10/2025 A-2) (on 06/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1986 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1986.pdf |
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