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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Enact A Minimum Wage Law For The State Of Mississippi, With Annual Incremental Increases Over A Four-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; To Amend Sections 85-3-4 And 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 23-15-239, 37-7-307, 37-33-175, 57-34-5 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Mississippi Minimum Wage Act, establishes a state minimum wage that will increase incrementally over four years, starting at $12.00 per hour on January 1, 2027, and rising to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2030, with further adjustments to match any increases in the federal minimum wage. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Office of the Governor, is empowered to enforce and administer this law, with penalties for violations including fines and a civil cause of action for employees. Importantly, the bill amends existing law to allow municipal and county governments to mandate a wage higher than the state minimum, while also making technical changes to other sections of the Mississippi Code related to garnishment, human trafficking definitions, and various state agency internship and employee leave policies.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2662.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2662IN.htm |
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