Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 343: Georgia Living Wage Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 343 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Living Wage Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Dewey McClain (Democratic), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Bryce Berry (Democratic), Sheila Jones (Democratic), Kimberly Alexander (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34 and 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations and penal institutions, respectively, so as to enact the "Georgia Living Wage Act"; to revise the eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; 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 require the payment of minimum wage for inmate labor; to revise authorized deductions from inmate wages; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Dewey McClain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Sheila Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Kimberly Alexander | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper