An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Act to allow 14 and 15-year-olds to participate in training and certain firefighting activities with volunteer emergency service organizations, provided they have parental consent. It clarifies that these activities can occur until 10 p.m. before a school day. The bill specifically addresses minors involved in volunteer fire companies. This change aims to provide opportunities for young people to gain experience in emergency services while adhering to child labor regulations.
Key provisions
- Allows 14 and 15-year-olds to participate in volunteer emergency service organizations.
- Requires parental consent for minors to engage in training and firefighting activities.
- Specifies that activities can occur until 10 p.m. before a school day.
- Focuses on volunteer fire companies.
- Amends Section 7(d)(3) of the Child Labor Act.
- Defines ‘volunteer emergency service organizations’ within the context of the law.
- Establishes a 60-day effective date for the changes.
Who is affected
- Minors aged 14 and 15
- Volunteer fire companies
- Parents and legal guardians of minors
- Volunteer emergency service organizations
- Department of Labor and Industry
Notable changes
- Expands the types of emergency service organizations where minors can participate.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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