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SF1229 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Paid Youth Trades Employment Opportunity Act

AI Generated Summary

The bill presented, referred to as the "Paid Youth Trades Employment Opportunity Act," aims to modify existing legislation concerning youth employment in Minnesota. Specifically, it allows 16 and 17-year-olds to legally work in or around construction and building projects, a field from which they were previously restricted. Key stipulations include the requirement for these youths to complete a minimum OSHA 10 safety training before they can start working in these environments. The bill also mandates the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to make necessary rule changes to lift the current ban on employing 16 and 17-year-olds in construction roles while maintaining the prohibition for those under 16. The act does not alter other existing laws related to youth work outside of this specific context.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toLabor

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Amendment allows for modification of rules regarding age restrictions in construction work."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill allows the commissioner to use the good cause exemption under section 14.388 subdivision 1 to amend certain Minnesota Rules.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "14.388"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Permit for 16 and 17-year-olds to work in construction, pending amendments."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "The prohibition of employment of 16 and 17-year-olds in construction."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill requires amendments to Minnesota Rules part 5200.0910 to remove the prohibition of employment of 16 and 17-year-olds in construction.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "5200.0910"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This rule will be amended to clarify the prohibition of employment of individuals under age 16 in construction.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification that individuals under 16 are prohibited from construction work."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "5200.0920"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references existing federal regulations that are not affected by the changes.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Code of Federal Regulations title 29 sections 570.50 to 570.68"
  }
]

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