Ohio Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Teens Later Work
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed Senate Bill 50 on Wednesday, which would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. on school nights with parental consent. DeWine said the current 7 p.m. cutoff on school nights better balances work and study. The bill had cleared the General Assembly on Nov. 10 and drew support from restaurant and business groups while drawing criticism from Democrats and child welfare advocates. The veto preserves existing state limits; stakeholders may continue negotiations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- 1938: Fair Labor Standards Act establishes federal child labor hour limits.
- Nov. 10, 2025: Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 50 permitting later teen work hours.
- Late November 2025: Business groups including Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance publicly backed the bill.
- Late Wednesday (early Dec. 2025): Gov. Mike DeWine released a veto message rejecting Senate Bill 50.
- Early December 2025: Media outlets reported the veto and reactions from supporters and opponents.
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Students, families and child-welfare advocates benefited because the veto maintained existing protections preserving study time and limiting late-night teen work on school nights.
Some small businesses and hospitality employers suffered reduced scheduling flexibility because the veto prevented extending evening work hours for 14- and 15-year-olds.
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