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Read. Follow. Verify.Oregon limits Bureau of Labor and Industries minor work-hour rules to federal standards
Last action · March 17, 2026: Chapter 7, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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What This Bill Does
Oregon House Bill 4013 prohibits the from adopting minor work-hour rules that are less restrictive than the federal as of January 1, 2026, taking effect on January 1, 2027.
Changes the regulatory baseline for employers hiring minors by aligning state work-hour restrictions with federal standards, effective January 1, 2027.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
employers who hire minors
Employers must apply annually for an employment certificate and are subject to federal-aligned work-hour restrictions and potential revocation of hiring rights for noncompliance.
minors
Minors are subject to work-hour rules governed by the Bureau of Labor and Industries in accordance with federal standards.
Bureau of Labor and Industries
The bureau is restricted from adopting minor work-hour rules less restrictive than federal standards and must issue annual employment certificates and information sheets.
school districts
School districts must cooperate with the bureau and make available information concerning the age and schooling of minors upon request.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
20 actions- Mar 17, 2026HouseChapter 7, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
- Mar 5, 2026HouseGovernor signed.
- Feb 27, 2026SenatePresident signed.
- Feb 26, 2026HouseSpeaker signed.
- Feb 25, 2026SenateThird reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
- Feb 24, 2026SenateCarried over to 02-25 by unanimous consent.
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- Feb 23, 2026SenateCarried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.
- Feb 20, 2026SenateSecond reading.
- Feb 20, 2026SenateRecommendation: Do pass.
- Feb 18, 2026SenateWork Session held.
- Feb 16, 2026SenatePublic Hearing held.
- Feb 11, 2026SenateReferred to Labor and Business.
- Feb 11, 2026SenateFirst reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Feb 10, 2026HouseThird reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
- Feb 9, 2026HouseSecond reading.
- Feb 6, 2026HouseRecommendation: Do pass.
- Feb 4, 2026HouseWork Session held.
- Feb 2, 2026HousePublic Hearing scheduled.
- Feb 2, 2026HouseReferred to Labor and Workforce Development.
- Feb 2, 2026HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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