SB 10: Employment prohibition exceptions; apprenticeship program for children 16 years of age or older.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Employment prohibition exceptions; apprenticeships; children 16 years of age or older. Permits a child 16 years of age or older to serve in an apprenticeship program or other work-based learning experience related to culinary arts or information technology, provided that (i) the child is continuously enrolled in an accredited secondary school, (ii) the child is a registered apprentice, (iii) the child is employed in a work-training program administered under the Board of Education, and (iv) the work being performed is not in violation of federal or state laws. The bill requires that a child 16 years of age or older serving in a licensed barbershop or cosmetology salon, as permitted under current law, also meets the same requirements.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0099)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 99 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 5, 2026Signed by President
6. March 5, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 5, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB10)
8. March 5, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB10ER)
9. March 5, 2026Enrolled
10. March 2, 2026House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 26, 2026Passed House with substitute (96-Y 1-N 0-A)
12. February 26, 2026Engrossed by House - committee substitute

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