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HB 987·FL·house

Department of Labor

FailedFiled Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Angie Nixon (D)
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Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

Mar 13, 2026

Summary

The bill would establish a new Department of Labor, led by a governor‑appointed secretary, to enforce the state constitutional minimum‑wage provisions and related employee protections. It mandates that employers post multilingual notices about wage rates, retaliation protection, and how to file complaints. The department would gain powers to investigate violations, issue citations, collect penalties, and report annually to the governor and legislature.

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