RELATING TO CHILD LABOR LAW.

SB 397 removes an existing exemption that allowed state governments, local municipalities, and federal agencies to ignore the state's Child Labor Law. This means state and local government jobs, including those with school districts or public agencies, would now be subject to the same child labor restrictions as private employers. The bill directly affects young workers in government-related positions by requiring compliance with minimum age, hour, and safety rules already applied to private sector jobs. It does not change the law for private businesses but extends its coverage to public sector employment. The bill is currently in committee review after its initial introduction.