Paid Youth Trades Employment Opportunity Act

This bill allows 16- and 17-year-olds to work in or around construction or building projects in Minnesota for the first time, removing a previous rule prohibition. It requires these young workers to complete OSHA 10 safety training before starting employment. The bill directs the Labor Commissioner to amend state rules (specifically Minnesota Rules 5200.0910 and 5200.0920) to remove the ban on 16- and 17-year-olds in construction while maintaining the prohibition for workers under 16. This change directly affects young workers seeking entry-level construction jobs and employers in the construction industry.