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MA H1008

MA H1008
Relative to child labor law


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to child labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing child labor laws in Massachusetts. It allows the state to issue citations with civil penalties for violations of child labor laws, with higher penalties for willful violations compared to unintentional ones. Specifically, the bill sets the civil penalty at up to $250 for the first willful offense, $500 for the second, and $2,500 for the third and subsequent willful offenses. For non-willful violations, the penalties are up to $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second, and $500 for the third and subsequent offenses.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4729 (on 07/12/2018)

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