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This bill allows minors who are 16 years of age or older to operate a pizza-dough roller as part of their employment, provided that specific safety standards are met and the minor does not perform tasks such as setting up, adjusting, repairing, oiling, or cleaning the machine. These safety standards, which are referenced from federal regulations (29 CFR 570.62 (b) (2)), include ensuring the machine's design prevents fingers, hands, or clothing from getting caught, that its gears are fully enclosed, and that it has safety switches that shut down the machinery if its protective coverings are removed. This change is being made because current law, enforced by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), prohibits minors from operating certain power-driven bakery machines due to safety concerns, but this bill carves out an exception for pizza-dough rollers under these strict conditions.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb883