HB349

AN ACT relating to wages.

Introduced·1/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB349 amends wage laws to incrementally increase the state's minimum wage over several years.

Kentucky HB349 modifies the state's wage laws to incrementally raise the minimum wage for employees. Starting July 1, 2009, the minimum wage will be $7.25 per hour, increasing to $11 per hour on the effective date of this Act. Further increases are scheduled for July 1, 2027, to $12.50 per hour, and July 1, 2031, to $17 per hour. The bill also addresses tipped employees, setting a lower minimum wage for those who regularly receive tips, with increases tied to the federal minimum wage. Employers are prohibited from using tips to offset the minimum wage requirement.

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Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 21

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 13

House

introduced in House

Jan 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)