Child labor; tobacco farms, civil penalty. (HB876)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Child labor; tobacco farms; civil penalty. 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 |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2022 | Committee |
| 01/12/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103212D |
| 01/12/2022 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Energy |
| 01/20/2022 | Assigned sub: Subcommittee #4 |
| 01/26/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB876) |
| 02/08/2022 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (3-Y 2-N) |
| 02/15/2022 | Left in Commerce and Energy |