Minimum wage; establish at $15.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.

HB 527 establishes Mississippi's minimum wage at $15.00 per hour for most workers, with tipped employees receiving a base wage of $3.62 per hour (plus tips to reach $15). It requires overtime pay at 1.5x the regular rate for employees earning $455 or less weekly, specifically exempting manual laborers, first responders, and certain other roles from overtime exemptions. The bill also references existing Mississippi Code sections for potential amendments related to wage laws. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.