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MA S521
Bill
AI Summary
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Massachusetts General Court would support ratification of the Federal Child Labor Amendment, originally proposed on June 2, 1924, which grants Congress power to limit, regulate, and prohibit labor of persons under 18 years of age
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The proposed federal amendment remains valid for ratification per the Supreme Court ruling in Coleman v. Miller (307 US 433), which confirmed amendments without time limitations can still be considered
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Massachusetts previously rejected ratification of this amendment by statewide ballot in 1924
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Currently 28 states have ratified the amendment, requiring 10 additional states to complete ratification
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Filed by Senator Jason M. Lewis by request of citizen petitioner Vincent Dixon of Winchester
Legislative Description
Resolve support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2650
10/16/2025