HB275
Employment prohibition exceptions; apprenticeships program for children 16 years of age or older.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
Chief Patron:
Sam Rasoul (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Employment prohibition exceptions; apprenticeships; children 16 years of age or older.
Permits a child 16 years of age or older to serve in an apprenticeship program or other work-based learning experience, provided that the child (i) is an apprentice registered pursuant to relevant law; (ii) is employed in a work-training program administered pursuant to relevant law; or (iii) has obtained an ... (More) industry certification, license, or other verifiable proof of competency for the work being performed. Under current law, a child 16 years or older may only serve in a licensed barbershop or cosmetology salon under such circumstances. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101316D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB275)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
