The fashion industry which worships youth and beauty will be in for a change as the New York State legislature yesterday passed a bill proposing that models under the age of 18 be protected by the same labor laws
that apply to child actors, singers, and performers. The bill just needs to be signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in order to become law. His office said it is reviewing the legislation and will take several months before a decision is made. In the likely event it does pass, what will it mean for those fashion houses hiring models under-aged models?
