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NJ A2286

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margie Donlon

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Minors aged 6-8 may work up to 6 hours per day with maximum 8 hours on set; ages 9-15 may work up to 7 hours with 9 hours on set; ages 16-17 may work up to 8 hours with 10 hours on set
  • Extends permitted working hours to 5:00 a.m. through 12:30 a.m. on days preceding non-school days, compared to the current 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. restriction
  • Requires employers to provide tutors for minors who must deliver 3 hours of schooling per missed school day, with optional additional tutoring hours that can count toward requirements on other days
  • Creates a new permit system allowing parents or guardians to apply for one-year permits valid for multiple employers and productions, separate from the general minor work registration database
  • Amends P.L.1962, c.91 governing theatrical employment of minors, with provisions taking effect seven months after enactment

Legislative Description

Revises child labor laws concerning employment of minor in theatrical production.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.382.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

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