CHILD LABOR LAW OF 2024
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HB 5563 — CHILD LABOR LAW OF 2024
Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Creates the Child Labor Law of 2024. Reinserts provisions of the Child Labor Law. Sets forth additional provisions concerning definitions; exemptions; employer requirements; restrictions on employment of minors; employment certificates; civil penalties; and criminal penalties. Repeals the Child Labor Law. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2025, except provisions concerning minors featured in vlogs and trust funds are effective July 1, 2024.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 027-000-000
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
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Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernández
Sponsors
- William "Will" Davis · Cosponsor
- Barbara Hernández · Primary
- Jr. Marcus C. Evans · Cosponsor
- Lilian Jiménez · Cosponsor
- Dagmara Avelar · Cosponsor
- Jr. Jaime M. Andrade · Cosponsor
- Kevin John Olickal · Cosponsor
- Joyce Mason · Cosponsor
- Will Guzzardi · Cosponsor
- Bob Morgan · Cosponsor
- Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Aarón M. Ortíz · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Barbara Hernández
Co-sponsors (11)
- William "Will" Davis Democrat
- Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat
- Lilian Jiménez Democrat
- Dagmara Avelar Democrat
- Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat
- Kevin John Olickal Democrat
- Joyce Mason Democrat
- Will Guzzardi Democrat
- Bob Morgan Democrat
- Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat
- Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat
Not signed on (171)
171 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 171 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (29)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Caulkins, Dan | — | Yea |
| Ortiz, Aaron M | — | Yea |
| Williams, Jawaharial | — | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Vella | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin John Olickal | Democrat | Yea |
| Lilian Jiménez | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Yea |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Fritts | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Yea |
| Jason R. Bunting | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Sanalitro | Republican | Yea |
| Michael J. Coffey, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5563 do?
- Creates the Child Labor Law of 2024. Reinserts provisions of the Child Labor Law. Sets forth additional provisions concerning definitions; exemptions; employer requirements; restrictions on employment of minors; employment certificates; civil penalties; and criminal penalties. Repeals the Child Labor Law. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2025, except provisions concerning minors featured in vlogs and trust funds are effective July 1, 2024.
- Who sponsors HB 5563?
- HB 5563 is sponsored by William "Will" Davis (Democrat), Barbara Hernández, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), and Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 5563?
- This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 5563?
- Track HB 5563 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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