HB 2312
An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for minimum wages.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill adjusts Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to match the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) received by members of the General Assembly. Starting December 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase by the same percentage as the COLA applied to legislators’ salaries. The bill also establishes a process for future adjustments and sets a timeframe for the law to take effect.
Key provisions
- The minimum wage will increase annually based on the COLA received by General Assembly members.
- The adjustment will begin on December 1, 2026.
- The increase will be calculated using the same percentage as the COLA applied to legislators' salaries.
- The bill amends the existing Minimum Wage Act of 1968.
- A 60-day period is established before the law takes effect.
Who is affected
- Low-wage workers
- Employers
- The Department of Labor and Industry
- Members of the General Assembly
Notable changes
- Links the minimum wage to the COLA received by legislators, a previously unaddressed factor.
- Provides a specific date (December 1, 2026) for the first adjustment.
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Cosponsors
Christopher Rabb
G. Roni Green
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