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Committee okays two child‑labor updates: theatrical minors and late‑night athlete exceptions
Summary
The Senate Labor Committee released S-4340 revising hours and tutoring rules for minors in theatrical productions and S-4400 allowing 14–15 year‑olds to work as professional athletes past 11:30 p.m. under narrow conditions and with parental permission.
The committee released two child‑labor bills that update rules for minors in specific work contexts.
S‑4340 revises child‑labor rules for minors employed in theatrical productions, clarifying maximum work hours by age group for school days and non‑school days and specifying tutoring requirements when a minor misses three days of school. A senator asked about the impetus for the bill; sponsors said they would look into motivations and report back.
S‑4400 amends child‑labor law to permit a 14‑ or 15‑year‑old to be employed as a professional athlete after 11:30 p.m. when the workday began earlier, but ends late due to return travel or match delay; the exception requires a special written permit from a parent or guardian. Both bills were released on unanimous committee roll calls.
The bills will proceed through the Legislature for further consideration.
