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AR SB390

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases civil penalties for child labor violations from $50-$1,000 per violation to $100-$5,000 per violation.

  • Extends the time period for the director to assess civil penalties from 2 years to 3 years from the date of violation.

  • Establishes criminal penalties for knowing violations: Class C misdemeanor for first offense, Class B misdemeanor for second or subsequent offense.

  • Creates enhanced criminal penalties of Class A misdemeanor for first offense and Class C felony for second or subsequent offense when violation results in serious physical injury or death of a minor.

  • Establishes civil penalties of $100-$5,000 for employers who willfully hinder investigations or falsify child labor records.

  • Clarifies that workers' compensation benefits for minors illegally employed are doubled under Initiated Act 4 of 1948.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Civil Penalties And Establish Criminal Penalties Related To Child Labor Violations; And To Clarify The Workers' Compensation Law Related To Child Labor Resulting From Initiated Act 4 Of 1948.

Last Action

Notification that SB390 is now Act 687

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/30/2023
Judiciary3/9/2023

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