HB1093 introduces exemptions to certain work restrictions for minors aged 14 to 15, allowing them to work past 7 p.m. on school nights from June 1 through Labor Day. It repeals work restrictions for minors aged 16 to 17 and removes the provision limiting work hours for minors after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m. The bill also exempts minors aged 16 to 17 working in agriculture from the prohibition on working in hazardous occupations.
The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1093 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 62 to 31. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because parents know what is best for their children, not the government. This legislation removes government interference in business and the free market. By allowing parents and employers to make decisions about work hours, the bill supports individual responsibility. Furthermore, by easing restrictions on youth employment, the bill encourages a free-market environment where businesses can operate with fewer regulatory burdens.