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Stronger Child Labor Protections: Higher Penalties and Coverage for Independent Contractors.

This law significantly tightens child labor regulations in the US. It extends legal protections to all minors performing work for pay, including those classified as independent contractors, not just traditional employees. Crucially, it drastically increases the financial penalties for companies that violate these rules, aiming to deter illegal child employment.
Key points
Expanded Coverage: Child labor laws now apply to minors working as independent contractors, closing a major loophole used by some businesses.
Massive Penalty Increase: Maximum civil fines for general violations jump from $11,000 to over $132,000, and fines for violations causing serious injury or death increase to over $600,000.
Annual Adjustments: Financial penalties will be automatically increased every year based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation rate).
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Print number: 118_S_637
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Labor Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_637.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded Coverage: Child labor laws now apply to minors working as independent contractors, closing a major loophole used by some businesses.
  • Massive Penalty Increase: Maximum civil fines for general violations jump from $11,000 to over $132,000, and fines for violations causing serious injury or death increase to over $600,000.
  • Annual Adjustments: Financial penalties will be automatically increased every year based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation rate).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Labor