Maine LD853 proposes to replace the statewide minimum wage with regionally-based living wages.
Maine LD853 would establish different minimum hourly wages based on geographic regions within the state. Until December 31, 2025, the minimum wage would be $14.65 per hour across all regions. Starting January 1, 2026, the minimum wage would vary by region: the coastal region, northern region, and Portland metropolitan region. Each region's minimum wage would be determined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Living Wage Calculator. The bill also includes definitions for the coastal, northern, and Portland metropolitan regions based on specific counties.
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