The bill clarifies that child performers working in a television, motion picture, or related entertainment can work only a certain amount of hours within a 24-hour period.
Also establishes time requirements for work, rest and recreation, and for education.
A minor cannot work more than eight hours on weekends during the school year.
In addition, minors cannot work over a certain number of hours within a school day.
Employers who violate these time limits will be fined for violating bill requirements,
Bill also requires certain compensation for minors under 16 who work as influencers.
Legislative History
On Feb. 9, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 10, 2024, bill was passed in Senate.
On Apr. 11, 2024, bill introduced in House; on May 21, 2024, bill passed in the House.
On May 24, 2024, Senate concurred with amendments, bill has passed both chambers.
Effectiveness
If approved, act takes effect Jan. 1, 2025; Sections 95, 100 take effect Jul. 1, 2024.
Jul. 2024 ILL LEG Bill Approval
On Jul. 30, 2024, ILL LEG reported governor signed SB 3646 as Public Act 103-0721.
Act effective on Jan. 1, 2025, except for Sections 95 and 100, effective Jul. 1, 2024.
Regulators
ILL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
PA 103-0721, 7/30/2024; Bill SB3646, 5/24/2024; Citation: *ILL LEG* 105-5, 225, 820;
