SB831Introduced in the Senate
Labor Law - Child Labor Penalties, Private Sector Employee Labor Relations, and State Employee Labor Standards
Introduced by William Ferguson, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing certain civil penalties for violations of law involving the employment of minors; prohibiting employers from allowing the formation of a certain organization or entity under certain circumstances; authorizing certain private employees to petition the Public Employee Relations Board to resolve certain matters under certain circumstances; prohibiting Executive Branch units from applying for a waiver of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 167
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
99
Yes
36
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {343824/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (99-36)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 167
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