Pennsylvania minimum wage could go up, towns can set their own

Further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for exemptions; providing for gratuities; further providing for enforcement and rules and regulations, for penalties and for civil actions; repealing provisions relating to preemption; and providing for local option and for taxpayer savings and reinvestment.

Introduced· 2025-04-28

Who's it for

Who's it for: Workers

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania and let towns set their own higher wages, helping workers earn more money.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill would help many workers by raising the lowest amount they can be paid. It also gives local towns the power to set their own minimum wages, which means some areas could have even higher pay. This could mean more money in people's pockets, making it easier to pay for food and rent. Some businesses might say paying more would be hard for them, but supporters believe it helps the economy by giving people more money to spend. This bill is still new, so now is the time to tell your lawmakers what you think about workers earning more.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would change the rules about minimum wages and how they are defined.
It would change the amount of the minimum wage in Pennsylvania.
It would also set new rules for how tips, called gratuities, are handled.
The bill would make it easier to enforce minimum wage rules and set new penalties.
It would remove state rules that stop local towns from setting their own higher wages.
The bill says it would provide for local option and for taxpayer savings and reinvestment.