Senate Bill No. 222 - Summary

• Repeals multiple child labor sections and consolidates them into two new sections (294.022 and 294.040) governing child employment and entertainment industry work.

• Establishes entertainment work permit requirements for children under 16 in motion pictures, television, theater, modeling, and musical performances, requiring proof of age, parental consent, and employer statements.

• Requires parent or guardian presence at all times during child employment in entertainment; designates employer responsibility for child welfare coordinator; provides rest breaks (12-hour between work days, 15-minute after every 2 hours), meal breaks, and suitable rest/play facilities.

• Prohibits children under 16 from working with dangerous equipment, animals, explosives, hazardous chemicals, and other hazardous occupations; requires written parental consent and qualified medical personnel for stunts and hazardous activities.

• Preserves requirement that entertainment work permits do not authorize school absences in violation of state law or school board policies.