An Act for a minimum hourly health improvement wage

This bill (HD 4054) would require employers with 50 or more employees to contribute to health insurance benefits for each hour an employee works, creating a portable health care benefit tied to hours worked rather than employment status. Employees working multiple part-time jobs would receive benefits proportional to their total hours (e.g., 20 hours at two jobs = 40 hours of benefits). Smaller employers (under 50 employees) could voluntarily participate during a pilot program, with tax credits available. The Public Health Council would develop regulations and pilot program details before full implementation. The bill positions this as a cost of doing business for larger employers.