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MN HF127
Bill
Status
1/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Robbins
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AI Summary
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Permits 16- and 17-year-olds to lawfully work in or around construction or building projects, overriding existing prohibitions.
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Requires the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to amend Minnesota Rules parts 5200.0910 and 5200.0920 to remove the prohibition on employment of 16- and 17-year-olds in construction while clarifying that employment of individuals under age 16 remains prohibited.
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All 16- and 17-year-olds must satisfactorily complete OSHA 10 training before beginning employment in or around a construction or building project.
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Preserves all other existing laws and rules regarding youth employment, including federal regulations under Code of Federal Regulations title 29, sections 570.50 to 570.68.
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Authorizes the Commissioner to use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388, subdivision 1, to amend the rules.
Legislative Description
Youth employment; 16- and 17-year-olds working in or around a construction or building project requirements modified, and rulemaking authorized.
Last Action
Author added Boe
3/31/2022