Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

H 556 — An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been revised to clarify who is considered an "employee" by removing the exemption for "members of the legislative body of a municipality" and adding "elected and appointed municipal officers." This change is important because it ensures that municipal officials are included under the definition of employee, which could affect labor regulations and protections applicable to them. Additionally, the exemption for students working during school periods remains unchanged, continuing to protect them from certain labor laws during their schooling.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.556 Page 1 of 1 H.556 An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.556 Page 1 of 2 H.556 Introduced by Representative Marcotte of Coventry Referred to Committee on Date:
Subject:
Labor;
employment practices;
minimum wages;
municipalities Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to exclude members of the legislative body of a municipality from the definition of employee for the purpose of State minimum wage and overtime provisions.
An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
and BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.556 Page 2 of 2 (I) students working during all or any part of the school year or regular vacation periods;
and (J) members of the legislative body of a municipality.
* * * Sec.
2.
EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sec.
1.
21 V.S.A.
§ 383 is amended to read:
§ 383.
DEFINITIONS As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor or designee.
(2) “Employee” means any individual employed or permitted to work by an employer except:
* * * (H) outside salespersons;
VT LEG #388097 v.1
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Action History

  1. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  2. Read third time and passed

  3. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  4. Third Reading ordered

  5. Report of Committee on General and Housing agreed to

  6. Rep. Bartley of Fairfax reported for the Committee on General and Housing

  7. Read second time

  8. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  9. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  10. Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 556?
H 556 is sponsored by Michael J Marcotte (Republican).
What is the current status of H 556?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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