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Introduced
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
In Committee
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), entitled "An act establishing a fixed minimum wage and overtime rates for employes, with certain exceptions; providing for minimum rates for learners and apprentices; creating a Minimum Wage Advisory Board and defining its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Labor and Industry; imposing duties on employers; and providing penalties," further providing for definitions and for minimum wages.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Minimum Wage Act of 1968 to further provide definitions and increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania. Key provisions include:
- Defining "wages" to include the reasonable cost of board, lodging, or other facilities provided by the employer.
- Changing the cash wage requirement for tipped employees from the prior rate to 70% of the minimum wage in effect.
- Increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2024, and then requiring annual cost-of-living adjustments starting January 1, 2025 based on the Consumer Price Index for the region.
- Requiring the Secretary of Labor and Industry to determine and publish the annual minimum wage adjustment in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 60 days prior to the effective date.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (27)
Patty Kim (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 06/01/2023)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Fair Labor Standards
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1287 | 05/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1287&pn=1405 | 06/01/2023 |
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