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NJ S4400
Bill
Status
Passed
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gordon Johnson
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AI Summary
- Minors aged 14-15 employed as professional athletes by national sports associations, leagues, or teams may now work past 11:30 p.m. if their workday began before that time but extends due to return travel or game/match delays
- A special written permit from parents or legal guardian is required specifying the hours the minor is permitted to work
- Current law already permits 14-15 year old professional athletes to work until 11:30 p.m. with parental permission; this bill extends that cutoff for specific circumstances
- Enacted as P.L. 2025, Chapter 163, approved December 19, 2025, amending the existing child labor statute P.L.1940, c.153
Legislative Description
Extends hours that minor employed by national sports association, league, or team may work under certain circumstances.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.163.
12/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Labor5/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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