HB268 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Blaine Galliher
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Department of Labor, Child Labor Division, terms clarified, public display of Child Labor Certificate, adult establishment defined and employment of children at limited; civil penalties provided, role of department further provided for, Secs. 25-8-32.1, 25-8-33, 25-8-38, 25-8-44, 25-8-52, 25-8-59, 25-8-60 am'd
Summary: HB268 clarifies child labor terms, requires public display of Child Labor Certificates, tightens rules on under-18 work in adult establishments, and adds penalties and rules for minors in theatrical productions.
What This Bill Does
It defines key terms used in Alabama's child labor laws and specifies acceptable proof-of-age documents. It requires the Child Labor Certificate to be posted publicly and tightens the definition of adult establishments so fewer jobs would be allowed for minors there. It establishes civil penalties for violations, along with a formal enforcement and hearing process. It also creates specific rules for minors working in theatrical productions, including time limits coordinated with the Alabama Film Office.

Who It Affects
Minors under 18 (including 14- and 15-year-olds): new age-verification documents, posting requirements, and time/hour restrictions; schooling considerations in some scenarios.
Employers and business owners: obligations to verify age, post notices, maintain records, limit under-18 work in certain settings, and potential civil penalties for violations.
Parents/guardians and responsible adults: role in approving and supervising under-18 work in productions and certain employment situations, including accompanying minors to rehearsals and performances.
Film/television production industry and adult entertainment-related establishments: new limits and oversight for under-18 employment in productions and adult establishments, plus coordination with the Alabama Film Office and department enforcement.

Key Provisions
Defines key terms used in the child labor law, including Commissioner, Department, Eligibility to Work Form, Employ, Employee, Employer, and Violation.
Clarifies acceptable proof-of-age documents, which may include a birth certificate, a driver's license, or a government-issued ID showing name and date of birth.
Requires the Child Labor Certificate to be posted in a public and conspicuous place where minors are employed and kept posted at all times.
Redefines 'adult establishment' and limits under-18 employment in these establishments, with specific examples and allowances for family members under certain conditions.
Imposes civil penalties for violations, with specified dollar ranges and per-employee calculations, and allows for criminal penalties in some cases.
Gives the Department authority to inspect workplaces and enforce the law, including issuing Notices of Violation and conducting hearings with detailed due process rights.
Establishes time and hour restrictions for minors, including meal/rest breaks, and requires adherence to posted maximum hours per day as determined by the department.
Adds rules for recordkeeping: separate files for each minor with personal and employment details, proof-of-age verification, school attendance, and three-year retention.
Creates and regulates rules for minors working in theatrical productions, including production definitions and conditions for age-appropriate work coordinated with the Alabama Film Office, with supervision and schooling protections.
Provides specific restrictions related to employment in settings serving alcohol, and outlines exceptions for family members in certain circumstances.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Labor Department