Florida Republicans advance bill that would weaken child labor regulations for teens as young as 13

The bill is sponsored by freshman Florida Rep. Monique Miller, a self-described activist affiliated with Moms for Liberty.

by McKenna Schueler April 4, 2025July 27, 2025

The bill is sponsored by freshman Florida Rep. Monique Miller, a self-described activist affiliated with Moms for Liberty.

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Florida Legislature approves bills to weaken Florida’s child labor laws

The legislation now heads to Gov. DeSantis for his signature or veto

by McKenna Schueler March 11, 2024May 10, 2025

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House Republicans vote to roll back child labor laws in Florida

The measure would eliminate a decades-old restriction on 16- and 17-year-olds working more than eight hours

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida February 3, 2024April 25, 2025

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Powerful lobbying groups wrote new Florida bill that would allow teens to work dangerous jobs

Public records obtained by Orlando Weekly show the Associated Builders and Contractors and Florida Home Builders Association drafted legislation that was later filed by Republican state Sen. Corey Simon.

by McKenna Schueler December 1, 2023May 28, 2025