Pennsylvania HB2014: An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.

What the bill says

An act regulating child labor; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Education; imposing penalties; and making a repeal," further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.

From the introduced text, November 6, 2025:

An act regulating child labor; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Education; imposing penalties; and making a repeal," further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 7(d)(3) of the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, is amended to read: Section 7. Minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations. * * * (d) Other provisions.-- * * * (3) An individual who is 14 or 15 years of age may engage in training or [firefighting activities permitted under this section until 10 p.m. before a school day] other activities permitted under subsection (b)(1) until 10 p.m. if the and (ii) has the written consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20250HB2014PN2568 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Gregory Scott (D, 54) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Keith Harris (D, 195)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Justin Fleming (D, 105)
• Michael Stender (R, 108)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)

Latest actions

1. October 22, 2026: Act No. 78 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
2. October 22, 2026: Approved by the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
3. October 21, 2026: Presented to the Governor, Oct. 21, 2026
4. October 20, 2026: Signed in Senate, Oct. 20, 2026
5. October 20, 2026: Signed in House, Oct. 20, 2026
6. October 19, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2026 (50-0)
7. October 6, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 6, 2026
8. October 5, 2026: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 5, 2026
9. October 5, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 5, 2026
10. September 29, 2026: First consideration, Sept. 29, 2026

Votes

• Senate Floor: HB2014, RC 555 (October 19, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (October 6, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Labor & Industry: Reported as Committed (September 29, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB2014, RC 1279 (June 29, 2026): 202 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 29, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Rules: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 24, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2014?

HB2014 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.

What does HB2014 do?

In its own words: An act regulating child labor; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Education; imposing penalties; and making a repeal," further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.

What is the status of HB2014?

Signed into law as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 78 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 (October 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2014?

Gregory Scott (D, 54), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2014?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2014