Bill > HB2014

This bill modifies existing child labor regulations specifically related to minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations. The legislation amends a section of the Child Labor Act to expand the time restrictions for 14 and 15-year-old volunteers in fire companies. Previously, these young volunteers were limited to firefighting activities only before 10 p.m. on school nights. The new language broadens the scope to allow these minors to engage in a wider range of "activities" permitted under the law until 10 p.m., provided they are a member of a volunteer fire company and have written parental consent. This change appears to give younger teenage volunteers more flexibility in their participation in emergency service organizations, recognizing their important role in local community emergency response while maintaining safeguards through parental approval. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving organizations and families time to understand and implement the new provisions.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2014