Creates the Child Labor Law of 2024. Reinserts provisions of the Child Labor Law. Sets forth additional provisions concerning definitions; exemptions; employer requirements; restrictions on employment of minors; employment certificates; civil penalties; and criminal penalties. Repeals the Child Labor Law. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2025, except provisions concerning minors featured in vlogs and trust funds are effective July 1, 2024.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Provides that the definition of "district superintendent of schools" means the chief executive officer of a school district in a city with over 500,000 inhabitants (rather than a school district's chief executive officer as described in specified provisions of the School Code). Corrects technical errors.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Provides that a park district, not-for-profit youth club, or municipal parks and recreation department may allow a minor 14 years of age or older to work in a recreational or educational activity beyond the hours otherwise identified in the Act. Provides that an employer, or agent or officer of an employer, violates the Act if he or she takes an adverse action against, or in any other manner discriminates against, any person exercising a right under the Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; exemptions; allowable work hours; employment certificates; investigations; civil penalties; and criminal penalties. Corrects technical errors. Effective January 1, 2025, except provisions concerning minors featured in vlogs and trust funds are effective July 1, 2024.
House Floor Amendment No. 2: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides for the amount of time a child performer who works in a television, motion picture, or related entertainment production may be permitted to be at the place of employment within a 24-hour time period, based on the age of the performer. Sets forth time requirements for work, rest and recreation, and education. Corrects grammatical and technical errors. Effective January 1, 2025, except provisions concerning minors featured in vlogs and trust funds are effective July 1, 2024.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 105 ILCS 5/26, 225 ILCS 10/2, 225 ILCS 515/10, 225 ILCS 515/12, 820 ILCS 175/67, 820 ILCS 305/7, 820 ILCS 305/8
Engrossed: 105 ILCS 5/26, 225 ILCS 10/2, 225 ILCS 515/10, 225 ILCS 515/12, 820 ILCS 175/67, 820 ILCS 305/7, 820 ILCS 305/8
Enrolled: 105 ILCS 5/26, 225 ILCS 10/2, 225 ILCS 515/10, 225 ILCS 515/12, 820 ILCS 175/67, 820 ILCS 305/7, 820 ILCS 305/8
Public Act: 105 ILCS 5/26, 225 ILCS 10/2, 225 ILCS 515/10, 225 ILCS 515/12, 820 ILCS 175/67, 820 ILCS 305/7, 820 ILCS 305/8