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SB55Introduced in the Senate

"Dignity and Pay Act"; enact

Passed

Introduced by Billy Hickman, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to phase out the payment of subminimum wage to persons with disabilities; to repeal provisions concerning exemptions to the state minimum wage law for persons with disabilities; to provide that no employer shall utilize a certificate issued by the United States Department of Labor pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 214(c) to pay individuals with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Effective Date 2025-07-01

May 1, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage: House Vote #280 · March 18, 2025

163

Yes

2

No

15

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Bill history

  1. Senate Hopper

  2. Senate Read and Referred

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  4. Senate Read Second Time

  5. Senate Third Read

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

  7. House First Readers

  8. House Second Readers

  9. House Committee Favorably Reported

  10. House Third Readers

  11. House Passed/Adopted

  12. Senate Sent to Governor

  13. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  14. Act 46

  15. Effective Date 2025-07-01

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