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PA · HB23CMTE · 5 COSPONSORS

Further providing for definitions and for minimum wages; providing for eligibility and coverage; further providing for exemptions, for duty of employer, for enforcement and rules and regulations and for civil actions; and repealing provisions relating to preemption.

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Plain-English Summary

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 definitions and for minimum wages; providing for eligibility and coverage; further providing for exemptions, for duty of employer, for enforcement and rules and regulations and for civil actions; and repealing provisions relating to preemption.

Source: OpenStates · fetched October 10, 2025

Who it affects
W-2 worker (non-union)

Increases minimum wage and expands coverage, potentially leading to higher earnings for low-wage workers.

Low-income / working-class

Potential increase in income for low-income individuals employed in minimum wage jobs.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • W-2 worker (non-union)directMajor impactHigh certainty

    Increases minimum wage and expands coverage, potentially leading to higher earnings for low-wage workers.

    further providing for definitions and for minimum wages; providing for eligibility and coverage· Minimum Wage Act of 1968
  • Low-income / working-classdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Potential increase in income for low-income individuals employed in minimum wage jobs.

    further providing for definitions and for minimum wages; providing for eligibility and coverage· Minimum Wage Act of 1968
What the Bill Does
  • Amends The Minimum Wage Act of 1968.
  • Further provides for definitions, minimum wages, eligibility, and coverage.
  • Repeals provisions relating to preemption.
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