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MN HF127

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Permits 16- and 17-year-olds to lawfully work in or around construction or building projects, overriding existing prohibitions.

  • 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.

  • All 16- and 17-year-olds must satisfactorily complete OSHA 10 training before beginning employment in or around a construction or building project.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance & Policy1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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