Concerning the safety and health of working minors.

Civil penalty caps for non-serious violations were increased from a fixed amount to a range of $100-$1,000, and the daily penalty for continuing serious violations was reduced from $10,000 to $5,000.

Criteria for revoking minor work permits were tightened; the previous rule requiring three or more citations was removed, and revocation is now triggered specifically by citations involving serious physical harm or death, or by immediate restraint orders.

Penalties for violations resulting in serious physical harm were lowered from $71,000 to $15,000, while penalties for death remained at $71,000, effectively splitting the previous combined category.

A new requirement was added for the department to notify employers within 10 calendar days if a hazard is identified during an inspection that could cause injury to a minor worker.

The requirement for the department to adjust penalty amounts for inflation was updated to begin on July 1, 2027, instead of the previously implied date.

New sections were added to Chapters 49.17 and 49.30 to standardize safety consultation requirements and penalty structures across different regulatory contexts for minor employment.

Added new requirements for public works bidders to hold specific contractor licenses, maintain insurance, and demonstrate compliance with apprenticeship ratios and training before being awarded contracts.

Updated the list of amended statutes to include RCW 39.04.350 (public works) and RCW 49.12.410 (criminal penalties), expanding the bill's legislative reach.

Extended the strict penalty structure, including daily fines for continued violations and mandatory permit revocations, to cover violations in the agricultural sector.

Added a new section addressing criminal penalties for employers who knowingly or recklessly violate minor labor laws, including felony charges for violations resulting in death or permanent disability.