H1986

Resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1986 seeks to ratify a child labor amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Massachusetts H1986 is a resolution to ratify a proposed child labor amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment, originally proposed in 1924, aims to grant Congress the power to regulate and limit the labor of persons under 18 years old. The resolution seeks to correct a past rejection by Massachusetts voters and encourages other states to ratify the amendment. The amendment would allow Congress to set labor standards for minors while preserving states' rights to enforce their own laws, provided they do not conflict with federal regulations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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