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NJ S108

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Holzapfel

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends work hours for 14-15 year olds from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. with written parental or guardian permission during a designated summer period
  • Changes the eligible work period from "last day of school year through Labor Day" to "Memorial Day through October 1" of each year
  • Applies to employment in restaurants, supermarkets, other retail establishments, and non-prohibited occupations
  • Does not modify the types of occupations where minors can work, total weekly/daily hour limits, or required break times
  • Amends P.L.1940, c.153 (C.34:2-21.3) governing minor employment in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Permits minors to work until 11 p.m. between Memorial Day and October 1 of each year in certain circumstances.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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