KansasRepeat child labor law violations would bring felony penalties and fines
If adopted, the proposal would make a second child labor law conviction a felony with a $25,000 fine, and increase the penalties for later convictions.
What it does
A second conviction would be a level 7 person felony and carry a $25,000 fine. A third or later conviction would be a level 5 person felony and carry a $50,000 fine, in addition to other criminal penalties.
Argument forThe threat of felony convictions and large fines could encourage employers to follow child labor rules.
Argument againstFelony convictions and fines of $25,000 or $50,000 could impose a severe burden on employers convicted of repeat violations.
More detail
The proposal would set felony penalties and fines for repeat child labor law violations. They apply to a person, firm, or corporation convicted of employing someone in violation of child labor law, or permitting or conniving at a violation. The penalties apply after conviction. The $25,000 and $50,000 fines are in addition to other criminal penalties. If adopted, the proposal would take effect after publication in the statute book.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Feb 11Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Judiciary; Referred to Senate Committee on JudiciaryMinor
- Feb 6Referred to Senate Committee on Public Health and WelfareMinor
- Feb 5IntroducedIntroduced
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