An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for occupations and establishments.
HB 1543 amends Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act to permit minors aged 15 and older to work in specific nonprofit culinary programs. It directly affects minors participating in educational programs run by 501(c)(3) nonprofits in certain cities or counties, designed to support at-risk youth involved with the criminal justice system. The bill allows these minors to perform food service duties like serving food and clearing tables, but explicitly prohibits them from dispensing or serving alcoholic beverages. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Jun 3, 2025
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Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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