An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for employment of minors in student-learner and apprenticeship programs; providing for a review of laws and regulations related to the employment of minors; and abrogating regulations.
This bill updates Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act to clarify how minors can participate in student-learner and apprenticeship programs, allowing them to work in these roles as long as it complies with existing federal laws. It also permits high school graduates who have finished such programs to continue working in those occupations without additional restrictions beyond federal standards. To ensure consistency, the legislation cancels specific outdated regulations and requires the Department of Labor and Industry to develop new rules within a year or have the old rules expire in three years.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Valerie Gaydos
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Barb Gleim
RRepublican
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Doyle Heffley
RRepublican
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
K.C. Tomlinson
RRepublican
Co
Tim Twardzik
RRepublican
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