CHILD Labor Act Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous...
To strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.
HB9347 aims to strengthen protections for children against labor violations, especially in life-threatening or dangerous work environments. The bill is focused on ensuring that children are not subjected to hazardous conditions that can harm their health and safety.
This bill would affect employers who hire minors, as well as child labor enforcement agencies. It seeks to impose stricter penalties for violations and enhance monitoring and reporting requirements to better protect children from exploitation and harm in the workplace.
As of the last update, HB9347 was introduced on June 18, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further review. No further actions have been recorded since its introduction.
