Minor Child Definition Revised from Under 21 to Under 18 for Form LM-30 Labor Organization Reporting

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule amending 29 CFR 404.1(h) to change the definition of 'minor child' on the Form LM-30 Labor Organization Officer and Employee Report. The age threshold drops from under 21 years to under 18 years of age, aligning the federal definition with the age of majority recognized in the vast majority of U.S. states. Form LM-30 is a disclosure form required under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), mandating that labor organization officers and employees report certain financial interests and transactions that could create conflicts of interest. The 'minor child' definition determines which dependents' financial interests must be disclosed alongside the filer's own. By lowering the threshold to 18, the rule reduces the reporting burden for union officers and employees who previously had to disclose financial interests of adult dependents aged 18–20. The change reflects the legal reality that individuals 18 and older are considered legal adults in nearly all U.S. jurisdictions. A technical correction to the Form LM-30 Instructions accompanies the substantive rule change, ensuring the guidance document is consistent with the updated regulatory text.

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