in-20251231-IR-610250625ARA: On behalf of the Indiana Department of Labor (department), this notice is submitted in compliance with IC 4-22-2-19, which requires an agency to begin the rulemaking process not later than 60 days after the effective date of the statute that authorizes the rule, unless a notice is filed with the publisher that includes the reasons why rulemaking began more than 60 days after the effective date.

TITLE 610 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 60 Day Requirement (IC 4-22-2-19) LSA Document #25-625 On behalf of the Indiana Department of Labor (department), this notice is submitted in compliance with IC 4-22-2-19, which requires an agency to begin the rulemaking process not later than 60 days after the effective date of the statute that authorizes the rule, unless a notice is filed with the publisher that includes the reasons why rulemaking began more than 60 days after the effective date. New youth employment laws were enacted by P.L. 75-2024 and P.L. 133-2024 in the 2024 legislative session, which became effective January 1, 2025. These changes made three of the four rules being modified or repealed in direct conflict with youth employment statutory provisions; however, the department did not begin the formal rulemaking process within 60 days of the effective date due to the complexities and time involved with performing the regulatory analysis, obtaining feedback on the proposed rule, complying with the statutory requirements, and staffing issues. The department initiated the rulemaking process on November 5, 2025, by publishing its Notice of First Public Comment Period (DIN: 20251105-IR-610250625FNA).