The proposed bill, known as the Clock Out Kids Act, aims to amend sections 4109.08, 4109.13, and 4109.99 of the Revised Code to enhance the enforcement of labor laws concerning minors. Key provisions include a requirement for school employees to report any suspected violations of minor labor laws to the school's principal or designee, who must then notify the director of commerce. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Minor Labor Law Enforcement Fund, which will be funded by fines collected from violations of these laws. The bill also increases penalties for employers who knowingly violate labor laws regarding minors, imposing a fine of $50,000 for each violation.

The bill modifies existing legal language, replacing references to the "administrator of the bureau of employment services" with the "director of commerce" and creating a structured approach to reporting and enforcing minor labor law violations. It also repeals certain existing sections of the Revised Code to streamline the enforcement process. The act includes appropriations of $150,000 for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to support the Department of Commerce in hiring staff necessary for enforcing these regulations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4109.08, 4109.13, 4109.99