2011 House Bill 4732 / Public Act 197

Revise youth employment limits

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To revise the law that restricts the maximum number of hours that minors age 16 and 17 who are in school can work. Under current law the maximum is 48 hours of combined school and work a week, and 48 hours of work during the summer. The bill would change this to a maximum of 24 hours of work when school is in session.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 21, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 7, 2011

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 27, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 11, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the law that restricts the maximum number of hours that minors age 16 and 17 who are in school can work. Under current law the maximum is 48 hours of combined school and work a week, and 48 hours of work during the summer. The bill would change this to a maximum of 24 hours of work when school is in session.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 17, 2011