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Child Labor Ban on Tobacco Farms: Protecting Youth Health and Safety.

This act aims to protect children by prohibiting their employment in tobacco-related agriculture. This means individuals under 18 years old will not be allowed to have direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves as part of their work. This change seeks to improve the safety and health of young people by eliminating risks associated with tobacco exposure.
Key points
Prohibits employment of individuals under 18 in tobacco agriculture if they have direct contact with tobacco plants or leaves.
The act expands the definition of 'oppressive child labor' in labor law to include tobacco-related agriculture.
The goal is to protect children's health and safety from the harmful effects of tobacco.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1742
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-05-13