HB482 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon BracyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Wages, municipality authorized to increase minimum wage set by federal government, existing law repealed, Secs. 25-7-40 to 25-7-45, inclusive, repealed

Summary

HB 482 would let Alabama municipalities set wages higher than the federal minimum and repeal the state's current minimum wage law.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes any Alabama municipality to enact local rules requiring employers to pay an hourly wage higher than the federal minimum wage. It repeals the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right to Work Act (Article 2A) and related provisions. It takes effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Employees and independent contractors in Alabama would be eligible for higher wages if their city adopts a local wage ordinance.
• Municipalities and employers would be responsible for enforcing and complying with any locally set wage requirements.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Grants municipalities authority to enact or enforce ordinances, policies, or rules requiring higher wages than the federal minimum wage for employees, classes of employees, or independent contractors.
• Section 2: Repeals Article 2A, the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right to Work Act (beginning with Section 25-7-40), and any laws that conflict with this act.
• Section 3: Becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Compensation