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Stricter Penalties for Child Labor Violations and Exploitation.

This Act significantly increases criminal and civil penalties for employers who violate child labor laws. The goal is to deter the exploitation of minors by imposing much harsher legal consequences, especially when violations result in serious injury or death. Citizens can expect stronger legal safeguards protecting young workers entering the job market.
Key points
Maximum civil fines for general child labor violations increase from $11,000 to $150,000, doubling for repeated or willful offenses.
New mandatory civil penalties are established for violations causing the death of a minor employee, reaching up to $601,150 (or over $1.2 million for repeated offenses).
Criminal penalties for willful violations resulting in serious injury or death of a minor increase to up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $500,000.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7002
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Process start date: 2026-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Exploited Children Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7002.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maximum civil fines for general child labor violations increase from $11,000 to $150,000, doubling for repeated or willful offenses.
  • New mandatory civil penalties are established for violations causing the death of a minor employee, reaching up to $601,150 (or over $1.2 million for repeated offenses).
  • Criminal penalties for willful violations resulting in serious injury or death of a minor increase to up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $500,000.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Labor Courts and Law