Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes the penalties that employers can face for breaking child labor laws. The bill increases the minimum and maximum fines that judges can impose when companies violate rules about employing children.
Who It Affects
Employers who violate child labor laws.
Key Provisions
• The minimum penalty for certain child labor violations increases to not less than $5,000 but not more than $132,270. (Sec. 2(a)(3)(A))
• The minimum penalty for other child labor violations increases to not less than $25,000 but not more than $601,150. (Sec. 2(a)(4))
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, judges will be required to impose higher minimum fines on employers who break child labor rules. The old penalties allowed judges to fine companies up to $11,000 in some cases and up to $50,000 in others. The new law raises these amounts significantly.
Important Definitions
None defined in the bill text.
Effective Date
These changes apply to violations occurring on or after the date the bill becomes law. (Sec. 2(b))
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