Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2481: An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for employment of minors in student-learner and apprenticeship programs; providing for a review of laws and regulations related to the employment of minors; and abrogating regulations.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2481 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for employment of minors in student-learner and apprenticeship programs; providing for a review of laws and regulations related to the employment of minors; and abrogating regulations. Primary sponsor: Valerie Gaydos (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Referred to Labor & Industry.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Gaydos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Aaron Bernstine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Barb Gleim | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 199 |
| Doyle Heffley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Chad Reichard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Jeremy Shaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| K.C. Tomlinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Tim Twardzik | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Labor & Industry