HB 1196 Summary

• Prohibits all unpaid internships except those classified as educational internships that meet specific statutory criteria.

• Requires unpaid internships to meet 11 criteria including: training similar to educational programs, benefit to the intern, close supervision without displacing regular employees, no immediate advantage to employer, and no job guarantee upon completion.

• Mandates written notification to interns that they will receive no wages and are not considered employees for minimum wage purposes.

• Defines "student" as any person enrolled at least part-time in a secondary or post-secondary educational institution or completing degree residence requirements.

• Takes effect upon approval.