H1744

To prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1744 aims to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking by amending labor laws.

Massachusetts H1744 amends labor laws to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking. It prohibits children from working in seafood packing or processing facilities and increases penalties for violations. The bill also raises the maximum fines for labor law violations and extends the penalty for employing children in certain jobs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order