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HB 1330

Child operated refreshment stands.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Blake Johnson

HB 1330 permits minors to legally operate refreshment stands in Indiana, balancing youth entrepreneurship against child labor and food safety regulations.

First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
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Bill Summary · HB 1330

Legislative bill overview

HB 1330 authorizes child-operated refreshment stands in Indiana, likely establishing regulatory provisions for minors to legally operate small beverage and snack vendors. The bill has been referred to the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee for initial review. Specific operational details, age requirements, and safety standards are not yet publicly detailed in available legislative tracking information.

Why is this important

This legislation could expand youth entrepreneurship opportunities by allowing minors to legally operate small food service businesses, potentially serving as educational experience in commerce and business management. However, it intersects with child labor laws, food safety regulations, and local business licensing requirements that require careful legislative balancing.

Potential points of contention

  • Child labor law compliance: How the bill reconciles with federal and state restrictions on working hours, conditions, and types of work permitted for minors
  • Food safety and liability: Whether child operators or supervising adults assume responsibility for health code compliance and foodborne illness liability
  • Local jurisdictional conflicts: Whether the bill preempts or conflicts with city and county ordinances governing food vendors and street vending permits

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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