HB461 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Howard

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Barbara Bigsby BoydNapoleon BracyAdline ClarkeMerika ColemanBarbara DrummondThomas JacksonThad McClammyRod Scott

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Employment wages, establishing minimum wage

Summary

HB461 would require Alabama employers to pay the higher of $10 per hour or the federal minimum wage to their workers, starting in 2022.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a wage floor equal to the higher of $10/hour or the federal minimum wage. If the federal minimum wage rises above $10, workers must be paid that higher federal amount. It applies to employers in Alabama who hire employees, and the law specifies when the wage requirement takes effect per the bill's dates.

Who It Affects

• Employees in Alabama who must be paid at least the higher wage
• Employers in Alabama who must pay at least that wage to their employees

Key Provisions

• Minimum wage is the higher of $10 per hour or the prevailing federal minimum wage.
• Beginning January 1, 2022, employers must pay at least this wage to employees.
• If the federal minimum wage is higher than $10, the higher federal amount applies instead.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Employment