Bill > HB34

This bill proposes to incrementally increase Ohio's minimum wage, starting at eleven dollars per hour in 2026 and rising to fifteen dollars per hour by 2030. Specifically, the minimum wage will increase to eleven dollars in 2026, twelve dollars in 2027, thirteen dollars in 2028, fourteen dollars in 2029, and fifteen dollars in 2030. After reaching fifteen dollars, the director of commerce will be required to annually adjust the wage rate on September 30th, with the adjusted rate taking effect the following January 1st. The bill explicitly prohibits political subdivisions from establishing a different minimum wage rate and maintains existing provisions about record-keeping, employee definitions, and enforcement mechanisms. The legislation also preserves exceptions for certain types of workers, such as those employed on a casual basis or in family-owned businesses, and maintains protections for employers and employees regarding wage information and complaint procedures. Additionally, the bill repeals some existing sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to minimum wage regulations, effectively replacing them with these new, more comprehensive wage provisions.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb34