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MS HB543
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carl Mickens
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AI Summary
- Establishes Mississippi's state minimum wage at $10.00 per hour under the new "Mississippi Minimum Wage Act"
- Sets tipped employee minimum wage at $3.62 per hour, with tipped employees defined as those receiving 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 pay regardless of salary for manual laborers, blue collar workers, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other first responders
- Prohibits overtime exemptions for employees whose primary duties do not include management, general business operations, or work requiring advanced specialized knowledge
Legislative Description
Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 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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