HB05494

An Act Concerning A Study Of Youth Employment Classification.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05494 mandates a study on youth employment classification, focusing on work-based learning programs for minors.

Connecticut HB05494 requires the Labor Commissioner to conduct a study on youth employment classification. The study will analyze current work-based learning experience programs for minors that require payment of the minimum fair wage and consider the benefits and considerations of reclassifying such work-based labor and public employees. The study must be completed and reported to the relevant joint standing committee by January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Labor and Public Employees Public Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

Apr 2

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 2

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House