This bill amends the Youth Employment Law to clarify and limit the working hours of minors aged 16 and 17 during the school year. Specifically, it stipulates that these minors may not work more than 35 hours in a week when school is in session, excluding school vacation weeks. The bill also modifies the definition of "summer vacation" to refer to the period between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next, rather than the previous definition of June 1 through Labor Day. Additionally, it establishes that minors may not work more than 6 consecutive days or 48 hours in a week during school vacations, with an exception for those working at summer camps.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that restricts night work for minors during the school year. It specifies that no youth shall work later than 9:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and no later than 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026. The amendments include the insertion of new language regarding the school year and vacation periods, while deleting previous definitions and restrictions related to work weeks and summer vacation.

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Introduced: 276-A:4