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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law allows the Department of Workforce Development to set minimum ages for hazardous employment for minors. Under that authority, DWD has, by rule, prohibited all minors from being employed in certain duties related to the operation of power-driven bakery machines. This bill requires DWD to allow minors 16 years of age or older to operate a pizza-dough roller in the course of employment if certain safety standards are met and the minor does not set up, adjust, repair, oil, or clean the pizza-dough roller. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill allows minors who are 16 years of age or older to operate a pizza-dough roller as part of their job, provided that specific safety measures are in place to prevent fingers, hands, or clothing from getting caught, the gears are fully enclosed, and the machine has safety switches that stop it if parts are removed. The bill also clarifies that these minors cannot be responsible for setting up, adjusting, repairing, oiling, or cleaning the pizza-dough roller, and it references federal safety standards (29 CFR 570.62 (b) (2)) that must be met, which is a change from current law where the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has prohibited minors from operating certain power-driven bakery machines due to safety concerns.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
André Jacque (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab991 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB991.pdf |
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