H 743·VT·house
An act relating to increasing the State minimum wage based on the livable wage
In CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Larry Satcowitz (D)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
Jan 22, 2026
Summary
The bill sets the state minimum wage at $18.60 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2027, defining that amount as the "livable wage" based on a basic‑needs budget. It applies to all employers in Vermont and requires the wage to rise each year by the smaller of 5% or the CPI‑U increase, never decreasing. The goal is to ensure full‑time workers can afford basic housing and health insurance costs.
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