Child labor; permits children 17 years of age satisfying enumerated criteria to drive automobiles. (HB2495)

Introduced By

Del. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)

Description

Child labor; driving automobiles and trucks. Permits children at least 17 years of age to drive automobiles or trucks on public roadways if enumerated criteria are satisfied, including requirements that the vehicle's gross weight not exceed 6,000 pounds, the driving occur in daylight hours, and the driving occur within 30 miles of the place of employment. Currently, 17-year-olds may not be employed as a driver or helper on a truck or commercial vehicle with more than two axles. Amends § 40.1-100 (“Certain employment prohibited or limited.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.