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MS HB526

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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