The GOP-dominated Iowa Senate passed a bill that would loosen the state's child labor laws.

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Iowa Lawmakers Move to Loosen Child Labor Laws

In the midwest, more teens may soon be able to hold currently banned jobs and work longer hours. The GOP dominated Iowa Senate passed a bill that would loosen the state's current child labor laws. This bill would let kids under 16 years old work up to six hours a day. That's two hours more than the current law allows. And if it becomes law, 16 and 17 year olds will be allowed to serve alcohol at restaurants with a parent or guardian's written consent. And this bill still needs to be approved by the Republican Controlled House. And the state's governor who has made it clear that she is in favor of letting kids work still has to approve it.