HB4876Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating generally to child labor
Introduced by Michael Hite, District 92
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that 14 or 15 year old obtain a work permit; establishing that employer seeking to hire a child 14 or older receive an age certificate from the commission prior to employing the child; providing commissioner the authority to issue age certificates for children ages 14 and over; and providing penalties for a person that issues an age certificate in violation of the article.
Where it stands
To House Government Organization
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Government Organization
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