2001 House Bill 4460

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Paul DeWeese (R-67)

To allow minors to volunteer to work in nonprofit charitable housing constructions or renovations (like Habitat for Humanity), notwithstanding state child labor laws.

Referred to the Committee on Employee Relations, Training, and Safety

Jan. 24, 2002

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul DeWeese (R-67)

To restrict the types of work that a minor may perform on a job covered by the bill, prohibiting any construction work that could be hazardous, such as operating power tools, excavation, roofing, demolition, etc.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Jan. 29, 2002

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

To allow minors to volunteer to work in nonprofit charitable housing constructions or renovations (like Habitat for Humanity), notwithstanding state child labor laws. However, the bill restricts the types of work that a minor may perform on a job covered by the bill, prohibiting any construction work that could be hazardous, such as operating power tools, excavation, roofing, demolition, etc.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2002