SB471: Increasing the Kansas minimum wage to $16 an hour and making such minimum wage applicable to employers and employees covered under the provisions of the federal fair labor standards act.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill aims to increase Kansas' minimum wage to $16 per hour and apply it to employers and employees covered under federal labor laws.

Who This Affects

Low-wage workers across Kansas, including those in retail, food service, and hospitality industries, would benefit from this change.

Key Provisions

• Increases the Kansas minimum wage to $16 per hour • Applies the new minimum wage to employers and employees covered under federal fair labor standards act • Does not specify a timeline for implementation

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Introduced

Monday, February 2, 2026

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Feb 3, 2026

SB471: Increasing the Kansas minimum wage to $16 an hour and making such minimum wage applicable to employers and employees covered under the provisions of the federal fair labor standards act.

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