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MS SB2590

MS SB2590
Labor; Mississippi Minimum Wage Act.

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Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Enact A Minimum Wage Law For The State Of Mississippi, With Annual Incremental Increases Over A Three-year Period; To Define Employers And Employees Subject To The Minimum Wage Law; To Empower The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Office Of The Governor, To Enforce And Administer The Provisions Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties And A Civil Cause Of Action Against Employers For Violations Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal And County Governing Authorities, In Their Discretion, To Mandate A Wage That Is More Than The State Minimum Wage; To Amend Section 25-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the Mississippi Minimum Wage Act, which establishes a state minimum wage that will increase to $12 per hour in 2025 and $15 per hour in 2027. The bill defines key terms like "employer" and "employee," outlines enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations, and grants the Mississippi Department of Employment Security the authority to administer and enforce the minimum wage law. The bill also authorizes municipal and county governments to mandate a wage higher than the state minimum wage. Additionally, the bill amends existing state laws to align with the new minimum wage provisions.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

Taxonomy

Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Fair Labor Standards
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/SB/SB2590.xml 02/20/2024
BillText https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2590IN.htm 02/20/2024
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