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H7770Introduced in the House

Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.

IntroducedHouse Labor

Introduced by David Bennett, District 20

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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES - Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 18, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Labor

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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