Pennsylvania SB1395: An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for preemption.

What the bill says

An act establishing a fixed minimum wage and overtime rates for employes, with certain exceptions; providing for minimum rates for learners and apprentices; creating a Minimum Wage Advisory Board and defining its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Labor and Industry; imposing duties on employers; and providing penalties," further providing for preemption.

From the introduced text, June 26, 2026:

An act establishing a fixed minimum wage and overtime rates for employes, with certain exceptions; providing for minimum rates for learners and apprentices; creating a Minimum Wage Advisory Board and defining its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Labor and Industry; imposing duties on employers; and providing penalties," further providing for preemption. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 14.1 of the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, is amended to read: Section 14.1. Preemption.--(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b), this act shall preempt and supersede any local ordinance or rule concerning the subject matter of this act. (b) This section does not prohibit local regulation pursuant to an ordinance which was adopted by: (1) a municipality prior to January 1, 2006, and which remained in effect on January 1, 2006[.]; or (2) a county after the effective date of this paragraph. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260SB1395PN1852 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Jarrett Coleman (R, 16) · primary sponsor
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 26, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1395?

SB1395 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for preemption.

What does SB1395 do?

In its own words: An act establishing a fixed minimum wage and overtime rates for employes, with certain exceptions; providing for minimum rates for learners and apprentices; creating a Minimum Wage Advisory Board and defining its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Labor and Industry; imposing duties on employers; and providing penalties," further providing for preemption.

What is the status of SB1395?

In committee as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 26, 2026 (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1395?

Jarrett Coleman (R, 16), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1395?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1395