A bill for an act establishing a state minimum hourly wage for direct care professionals.
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HF 2212 — A bill for an act establishing a state minimum hourly wage for direct care professionals.
Last action — Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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Where this bill stands today.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Bill Text
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The bill establishes a state minimum hourly wage for direct care professionals, setting it at $20.00 as of July 1, 2026, with a lower wage for those employed less than 90 days.
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Section 91D.1, subsection 1, paragraph b
January 1, 2007→ 2026Updates the reference date for the Fair Labor Standards Act to align with current law.
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Section 91D.1
Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 91D.2 Minimum wage —— direct care professionals.
Creates a new section defining minimum wage standards specifically for direct care professionals.
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91D.2
2. Notwithstanding section 91D.1, the state hourly wage for an employee employed as a direct care professional shall be at least $20.00 as of July 1, 2026.
Establishes a minimum wage of $20.00 for direct care professionals effective July 1, 2026.
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91D.2
the state hourly wage for an employee employed as a direct care professional who has not completed ninety calendar days of employment with the employer shall be at least $19.10 as of July 1, 2026.
Sets a minimum wage of $19.10 for new direct care professionals who have not completed 90 days of employment.
Action History
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Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
Sponsors
- Ruth Ann Gaines · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Ruth Ann Gaines Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HF 2212?
- HF 2212 is sponsored by Ruth Ann Gaines (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HF 2212?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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