The House Joint Resolution No. 48 ratifies a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the authority to limit, regulate, and prohibit child labor for individuals under the age of 18. This amendment, originally proposed by Congress in 1924, has not yet been ratified by the necessary three-fourths of the states, as only 28 states have approved it so far. Connecticut had previously rejected the amendment in 1925, but the current General Assembly seeks to rectify that decision by endorsing the amendment. The resolution also clarifies that while the amendment empowers Congress, it does not diminish the authority of the states, except where state laws must be suspended to enforce federal legislation.

Upon passage, the resolution mandates that the Governor of Connecticut send certified copies to key federal officials, including the President of the United States and members of Connecticut's congressional delegation. The resolution is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. If ratified by ten more states, the amendment will become part of the Constitution, as outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution.