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HB 1290 IN

Wage matters.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2026

Latest action (Jan 6, 2026) First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

Summary

Updates or amends certain portions of the definition of "employee". Provides that an employer who knowingly sells merchandise or supplies to an employee for higher than the market price commits a Class C infraction. Provides that an employer must pay each employee at least semimonthly or biweekly the amount due the employee. (Current law gives the employee the choice.) Provides that a wage assignment: (1) is not required to have a revocation provision on or after July 1, 2026; and (2) may benefit the employer under certain circumstances. Specifies that an employee may bring an action under certain wage provisions if an employer makes an improper wage deduction. Reorganizes certain minimum wage and wage claim provisions. Changes the statute of limitations with respect to certain minimum wage and wage claim provisions. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Jan 6, 2026 Authored by Representative Ireland · lower
  2. Jan 6, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions · lower
Subjects
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; Collective Bargaining, Benefits, and WagesLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; Minimum WageLAW ENFORCEMENT; Generally

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