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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to increase the minimum wage to the livable wage as established by the basic needs budget.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase Vermont's state minimum wage to a "livable wage," which is defined as the average hourly wage needed for a full-time worker to cover basic needs, assuming shared housing and employer-provided health insurance. Specifically, it amends existing law to set the minimum wage at $18.60, effective January 1, 2027, and will replace the previous minimum wage of $12.55 that was set to increase annually by a smaller of either 5% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). The bill also clarifies that future increases to the minimum wage will continue to be determined by current law, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Larry Satcowitz (D)*,
Brian Cina (D),
Zon Eastes (D),
Mary Howard (D),
Kate Logan (D),
Kate McCann (D),
Jubilee McGill (D),
Kristi Morris (D),
Gayle Pezzo (D),
Phil Pouech (D),
Edward Waszazak (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.743 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0743/H-0743%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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