Signed into LawFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Ryan Browning (R)
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H Chapter 120, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a Youth Apprenticeship Program for high‑school students 16 or older, letting them earn school credit while working in approved trades. It also revises child‑labor limits, specifying which jobs 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds may hold, adding safety‑focused exemptions for roofing, fire‑department volunteering, and other hazardous work. The changes aim to give teens real‑world skills while protecting them from unsafe employment.
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