Overview
- Introduced on January 6, the Assembly’s proposed chapter amendment would push the law’s effective date to December 19, 2026, if enacted.
- The measure would retain the prohibition on employment promissory notes but allow voluntary tuition‑repayment agreements under strict conditions, including portability of the credential, capped actual costs, prorated repayment with no acceleration, and no repayment after termination except for misconduct.
- The bill defines a “transferable credential” and excludes employer‑specific training and mandated safety or compliance training from the tuition exception.
- The proposal clarifies that repayments for certain non‑educational benefits like bonuses or relocation assistance could be permitted with guardrails, while preserving exceptions for property repayments, educational sabbaticals, and collectively bargained programs.
- Until any amendment passes, the current law remains in effect statewide with Department of Labor civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation and potential attorneys’ fees for workers who defeat enforcement lawsuits.