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A 3883

Relates to exempting farm laborer internships earning college credit from the definition of employee and employment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Manktelow and 2 co-sponsors

Exempts farm laborer internships earning college credit from being defined as employees, potentially waiving wage-and-hour protections and other employee obligations.

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Bill Summary · A 3883

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3883

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Number: A 3883
  • Title: Relates to exempting farm laborer internships earning college credit from the definition of employee and employment
  • Status: Referred to Labor (as of January 30, 2025)
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Jaime R. Williams
    • Cosponsors: Brian Manktelow, David McDonough
  • Related Bills (prior-session): A 10031, A 5569, A 5228

What the Bill Would Do

  • The bill would create an exemption for farm laborer internships that earn college credit by removing them from the state’s definitions of “employee” and “employment.”
  • In practical terms, internships that meet the criteria (farm-related, college-credit earning) would not be treated as employees under the applicable labor laws.

Key Provisions and Implications

  • Core Provision: Farm laborer internships earning college credit would not be defined as employees for purposes of labor laws.
  • Scope: Applies specifically to internships connected with farm labor and that award college credit.
  • Effect on Protections/Obligations: Because these interns would not fall under the definition of employee, they might be excluded from certain employee protections and employer obligations typically triggered by employee status (e.g., minimum wage considerations, overtime, workers’ compensation coverage, or other wage-and-hour or labor protections that rely on employee status). The exact protections affected would depend on how the bill’s text defines the scope of “employee” and “employment” in relation to existing laws.
  • Educational Context: Emphasizes a connection to college credit, suggesting a focus on academically oriented internships rather than purely workforce-based placements.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Farm Employers: Potentially eased requirements or altered compliance obligations related to internships that earn college credit.
  • Student Interns: Farm laborer interns earning college credit could be treated differently than typical employees under labor statutes.
  • Educational Institutions: Colleges and universities that oversee or sponsor farm-related internships may be involved in administering or approving these internships to ensure they qualify for the exemption.
  • State Agencies: Agencies enforcing labor laws may adjust application of protections to such interns if the bill becomes law.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Current Stage: Referred to the Labor committee on January 30, 2025.
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would progress through committee deliberations, potential floor votes in the Assembly, and further actions in the Senate, subject to legislative scheduling and negotiations.

Context

  • The bill has related prior-session proposals (A 10031, A 5569, A 5228), indicating ongoing interest in expanding or clarifying internship-related employment classifications within agricultural contexts.

If you’d like, I can compare A 3883 to the related prior-session bills to highlight similarities and differences, or outline potential policy tradeoffs and stakeholder considerations.

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

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