Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0099
Ban on Using Public Money for Products or Services Made with Child Labor or Slave Labor
Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act prohibits government money in Wyoming from being used to buy products or services made using child labor or slave labor.
What it does
- Prohibits the use of public funds, including state and federal funds, for any products or services that involve child labor or slave labor.
- Defines 'child labor' as work done by someone under 18 years old in violation of U.S. laws about young workers.
- Defines 'slave labor' as forced work where people are threatened with punishment if they do not comply.
- Requires the state budget department to create rules for implementing these prohibitions.
Who it affects
- Government agencies and organizations in Wyoming that receive public funds.
- People or companies who use child labor or slave labor to produce goods or services.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction, so it has no legal effect.
- It does not apply to specific programs like the Juvenile Justice Act or correctional industries program in Wyoming.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Child Labor
- Work done by someone under the age of 18 years old, which breaks federal or state laws about young workers.
- Slave Labor
- Forced work where people are threatened with punishment if they do not comply.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO