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NY S01980
Bill
Status
6/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Allows minors aged 14-15 who are active members of a religious community to work in jobs otherwise prohibited for their age, provided they are supervised by an adult (age 18+) from the same religious community.
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Allows minors aged 16-17 who are active members of a religious community to work in jobs otherwise prohibited for their age, provided they are supervised by an adult (age 18+) from the same religious community.
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Requires a signed affidavit from the minor's parent, parents, or guardian stating they hold sincere religious beliefs of the community and that the minor is an active member; parents are not required to specify details about the religious beliefs or be subject to further inquiry.
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Amends New York Labor Law sections 131, 132, and 133 to create exemptions for religiously-affiliated minors from existing child labor restrictions.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes minors who are 14 or older and are active members of a religious community to engage or assist in employment which such minors are otherwise prohibited from performing; requires such minors to be supervised by an adult member of such religious community.
Last Action
referred to labor
6/15/2016