Child labor; employment of children on tobacco farms. (HB947)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Child labor; tobacco farms. Prohibits any person from employing a child under the age of 18 to work in direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves unless (i) the owner of the farm or other location at which such work is conducted is the child's parent, grandparent, or legal guardian or (ii) the child's parent or legal guardian has consented in writing to such employment. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | Committee |
| 01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101615D |
| 01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/17/2018 | Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/22/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB947) |
| 01/25/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 3-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Commerce and Labor |
Comments
This seems reasonable and humane. Human Rights Watch says, "Children working on tobacco farms in the United States are exposed to nicotine, toxic pesticides, and other dangers[.]"