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NY A01798
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Goodell
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AI Summary
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Permits minors age 14 or older who are active members of a religious community to engage in or assist with employment otherwise prohibited under labor law sections 131, 132, and 133.
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Requires minors engaged in prohibited employment to be under continuous supervision of a person age 18 or older who is an active member of the same religious community.
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Allows parents or guardians to establish eligibility through a signed affidavit stating they hold the genuine and sincere religious beliefs of the community and the minor is an active member, with no requirement to specify or elaborate on the nature of the beliefs.
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Applies to minors age 14-15 under sections 131 and 133, and to minors age 16-17 under section 132 of the labor law.
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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
1/3/2024