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VT H0374

An act relating to repealing the Commissioner of Labor’s authority to recommend a subminimum wage for individuals with a disability


summary

Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to repeal the Commissioner of Labor’s authority to recommend a subminimum wage for individuals with a disability.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to remove the Vermont Commissioner of Labor's authority to recommend a subminimum wage specifically for individuals with disabilities. Currently, the law allows the Commissioner to recommend wage rates lower than the standard minimum wage for various groups, including learners, apprentices, and previously, persons with disabilities. By deleting the phrase "and persons with disabilities" from the existing statute, the bill eliminates the legal basis for paying workers with disabilities at a rate below the regular minimum wage. This change is significant because it prevents potential wage discrimination against workers with disabilities and ensures they are entitled to the same minimum wage as other workers. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning the change would be implemented as soon as it is signed into law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing (on 02/26/2025)

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