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AR HB1996
Bill
Status
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zack Gramlich
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AI Summary
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First-time child labor violators may have civil penalties ($100-$5,000) waived by completing an educational module developed by the Department of Labor and Licensing
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Child labor violations in Arkansas increased 266% from 2020 to 2023, with financial penalties increasing 600% during the same period
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Department of Labor and Licensing must develop an educational module covering federal Fair Labor Standards Act requirements, federal regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 570), and state laws governing employment of children under 16
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All public schools, charter schools, and private schools must post child labor information posters (minimum 8.5" x 11") in conspicuous locations near entrances
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Posters must be youth-friendly, printed in English, Spanish, and other languages required by the Voting Rights Act, and available on Department of Labor and Licensing and Department of Education websites
Legislative Description
To Amend The Child Labor Laws Enacted By Initiated Act 1 Of 1914; To Establish An Educational Alternative To Civil Penalties For Certain Violations; And To Create Educational Materials Related To Child Labor.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/16/2025