Bill > HB869

This bill, known as the "One Fair Wage Act," establishes a state minimum wage that will increase incrementally from $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027, to $17.50 per hour on January 1, 2030, with further increases tied to the cost of living and additional dollar increases in 2035 and 2036. It also sets specific minimum hourly rates for tipped employees, which will eventually reach the full minimum wage by January 1, 2029, and clarifies definitions for terms like "employee," "employer," and "tipped employee." The act explicitly states it will not conflict with federal law, includes a severability clause to ensure its provisions remain valid even if parts are found invalid, and will only apply to events occurring after its effective date of July 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill brings forward and potentially amends several existing sections of Mississippi Code of 1972 related to topics such as state auditor internships, local wage regulations, election poll manager training, compensation plans, school employee leave policies, economic development definitions, wage garnishment exemptions, and criminal fines, though the specific changes to these existing sections are not detailed in the provided text.

Labor and Employment

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0869.xml