Loading chat...
MS SB2662
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes Mississippi's first state minimum wage at $12.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2027, increasing to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2030
- Exempts employers with fewer than 5 employees and businesses already covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as certain agricultural workers, students, government employees, and nonprofit volunteers
- Allows tipped employees to receive up to 50% of minimum wage through gratuities, with employers required to ensure total compensation meets the minimum wage standard
- Creates criminal penalties for wage violations ranging from $400 to $10,000 in fines depending on unpaid wage amounts, with possible imprisonment for employer agents or officers
- Authorizes municipal and county governments to mandate wages higher than the state minimum and designates the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to enforce the law
Legislative Description
Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; enact.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available