LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6239 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 18, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1093 BILL AMENDED: Jan 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Employment of Minors.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Culp BILL STATUS: CR Adopted - 1
st
House
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides certain exemptions from the employment of minors law. It
repeals a provision concerning conditions for the employment of a minor as a performer. The bill provides
exemptions from certain hour and time restrictions for the employment of a minor who is at least 14 years
of age and less than 16 years of age. The bill also removes language providing that a minor who is at least
14 years of age and less than 16 years of age may only work until 7 p.m. on a day that precedes a school day
from June 1 through Labor Day. It also repeals provisions concerning hour and time restrictions for the
employment a minor who is at least 16 years of age and less than 18 years of age. The bill specifies that the
prohibition on a minor from working in a hazardous occupation does not apply to a minor who is at least 16
years of age and less than 18 years of age who performs farm labor. It repeals a provision concerning
restrictions on an employer who employs a minor to work after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m. It makes
corresponding changes.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill reduces the number of hour violations, age violations, and
hazardous occupation violations that are enforced by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Youth
Employment and may reduce workload and/or expenses related to child labor law inspections. The agency
also educates employers about child labor laws, and may have increased workload to inform employers about
the changes to Indiana child labor laws. Expenses for enforcing child labor laws are paid from the Labor
Education and Youth Employment Fund.
(Revised) Additional Information - A child labor bulletin published by the U.S. Department of Labor
regarding child labor requirements in agricultural occupations mentions that a minor aged 14 and older may
HB 1093 1 be allowed to work during school hours if they have been excused from attending school based on religious
reasons and meet the requirements of the state’s educational attendance laws.
Explanation of State Revenues: The bill would likely reduce revenue to the Labor Education and Youth
Employment Fund from penalties collected from employers who violate Indiana’s child labor laws. In FY
2023, the fund received $427,825 in revenue from penalty collections. The fund is used to pay the salary of
inspectors to enforce child labor laws, to develop and maintain a database of employers who hire young
people, and to educate employers about child labor laws.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Labor.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Department of Labor; Legislative Services Agency. Indiana Handbook of Taxes,
Revenues, and Appropriations, FY 2023; U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. Child Labor
Bulletin 102. Child Labor Requirements in Agricultural Occupations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/childlabor102.pdf
Fiscal Analyst: Camille Tesch, 317-232-5293.
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