Permits minors to work until 11 p.m. between Memorial Day and October 1 of each year in certain circumstances.
This bill would allow minors aged 14-15 to work until 11 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. during summer months, specifically from Memorial Day through October 1 each year, in certain retail or food service jobs (like restaurants or supermarkets) with written parental permission. It directly affects young workers in these seasonal positions who currently have a 9 p.m. curfew during the same period. The change only extends evening hours; it does not alter total weekly work limits, prohibited occupations, or break requirements for minors. Parental permission remains required, and the bill preserves existing restrictions on work for minors under 16 during school sessions.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
P
Paul Kanitra
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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