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WV HB5485

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hollis Lewis

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases West Virginia's state minimum wage from $8.75 to $11.00 per hour, effective after December 31, 2026
  • Maintains existing provision that state minimum wage automatically adjusts to match federal minimum wage if federal rate exceeds state rate
  • Preserves the subminimum training wage of $6.40 per hour for newly hired employees under age 20, limited to first 90 days of employment
  • Applies minimum wage requirements to all State of West Virginia employees, agencies, and departments regardless of federal act applicability
  • Introduced February 13, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Public Works

Legislative Description

Relating to increasing the state minimum wage.

Salaries

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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