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S1196Introduced in the Senate

To prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Mark Montigny, District 02-PLY

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For legislation to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking by increasing fines and penalties. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

March 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. House concurred

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

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

  5. Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026

  6. Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026

  7. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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