Concerning restrictions on the working conditions and hours of sixteen- and seventeen-year olds.

The bill title and sponsor information were updated to reflect its status as a Substitute Bill and its referral to the House Labor & Workplace Standards committee.

The summary of the act was updated to include the creation of a new section for the effective date.

The requirement for minors to work the same number of hours and days during the school year was updated to match the permitted hours during school vacations or holidays.

A new Section 3 was added to establish July 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new rules.

The eligibility criteria were clarified to explicitly allow students in career and technical education programs to work the same hours as those in college programs, provided the work is for an employer approved by the program.