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WI SB462

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands child labor permit requirements from minors under 16 years old to all minors (anyone under 18 years old) for gainful employment and street trades in Wisconsin

  • Employers must obtain written work permits from the Department of Workforce Development or designated permit officers before employing any minor

  • Maintains existing exemptions including work around the home not connected to the employer's business, certain nonprofit yard work for elderly or disabled individuals, farming for those 12 and older, youth apprenticeships for those 14 and older, and election inspector positions

  • Prohibits issuing permits for employment during hours when the minor is required to attend school, with high school diplomas or equivalency diplomas accepted as proof of completion

  • Takes effect on the first day of the 7th month after publication

Legislative Description

Permits authorizing the employment of minors. (FE)

Last Action

Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor

1/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development10/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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