HB 225: Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities
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✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly authorizes a tax credit, which is a fiscal mechanism designed to incentivize and support purchases from nonprofits employing individuals with disabilities.
✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill aims to phase out subminimum wages for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, which supports their economic well-being and, by extension, their overall health and mental health outcomes.
✓ HousingSupports HousingPhasing out subminimum wages increases income for individuals with disabilities, indirectly improving their ability to afford housing and reducing housing insecurity.
✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill phases out subminimum wages for individuals with disabilities, directly increasing wages and protecting employment standards for this worker group.
✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill phases out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities, which would positively impact veterans with disabilities by promoting fair wages and employment.