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Introduced
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
In Committee
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
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, for minimum wages and for preemption.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Minimum Wage Act of 1968 in Pennsylvania. It further defines "wages" and "gratuities/tips" and introduces a new tipped employee provision. The bill raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2024, with annual cost-of-living adjustments thereafter. It also allows municipalities to enact higher minimum wage ordinances and clarifies that the state law preempts local minimum wage rules. The bill's provisions related to the definition of "wages" take effect in six months, while the rest of the bill takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 06/20/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
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=1427 | 06/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1427&pn=1607 | 06/20/2023 |
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