Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to civil liability for employers of minors
Sponsored by Rep. Jerome Amos Jr. (D), Rep. Ken Croken (D), Rep. Rob Johnson (D), Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D), Rep. Aime Wichtendahl (D), Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2025
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary If a minor is injured or dies while doing their job, their employer will be held responsible. This rule applies to any employer who hires workers under the age of 18.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to civil liability for employers of minor employees. The bill provides that an employer of a minor is strictly liable for any injury or death of the minor that occurs within the scope and course of the minor’s employment.
Why it matters. Employers of minor employees would be held strictly liable for any injury or death that happens while the minor is working. This change would affect businesses that hire minors and the legal responsibility they hold for their safety on the job.2
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91st General Assembly
Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.
Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.
- HF 2292 Relating to civil liability for employers of minors90th General Assembly · In committee · same titleCleared committee
Matched by wording or an identical title.