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OH SB234

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kent Smith

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Ohio's minimum wage increases incrementally: $12/hour in 2026, $13/hour in 2027, $14/hour in 2028, and $15/hour in 2029
  • Starting September 30, 2029, the Director of Commerce will adjust the wage rate annually based on the Ohio Constitution, with changes taking effect each January 1
  • Political subdivisions are prohibited from establishing minimum wage rates different from the state rate
  • Employers must maintain employee records (name, address, occupation, pay rate, hours worked, amounts paid) for at least three years after employment ends
  • Violations allow damages calculated as two times back wages owed, plus at least $150 per day for anti-retaliation violations

Legislative Description

Increase the state minimum wage

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Workforce Development

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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