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AR HB1291
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carlton Wing
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 11-4-203(3) to exclude certain minor league baseball players from the definition of "employee" under the state Minimum Wage Act
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Exclusion applies to individuals who have entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level
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Players must be compensated pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that expressly provides for wages and working conditions to qualify for the exclusion
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Modifies protections established by Initiated Act 5 of 2018, which set Arkansas's minimum wage requirements
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Approved on March 20, 2025 as Act 385 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Exclude Certain Minor League Baseball Players From The Definition Of "employee" Under The Minimum Wage Act Of The State Of Arkansas Impacting The Law Resulting From Initiated Act 5 Of 2018.
Last Action
Notification that HB1291 is now Act 385
3/20/2025