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MS HB526
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
- Establishes a $15.00 per hour state minimum wage for Mississippi under the "Mississippi Minimum Wage Law"
- Sets tipped employee minimum wage at $3.62 per hour for employees who receive more than $30.00 per month in tips
- Requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for employees earning $455.00 or less per week
- Mandates overtime eligibility regardless of salary for manual laborers, blue collar workers, first responders, and employees whose primary duties do not involve management or specialized professional knowledge
- Defers to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for employers and employees not specifically addressed in the state law
Legislative Description
Minimum wage; establish at $15.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Workforce Development1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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