Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and one-half to two times the regular rate.
HB9216, known as the Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026, proposes to change the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Currently, employers must pay employees one and a half times their regular rate for any overtime hours worked. This bill would increase that rate to two times the regular rate.
This change would affect many employees who work overtime, providing them with higher pay for extra hours worked. It would impact workers in various industries and could lead to increased earnings for those who frequently work beyond standard hours.
The bill was introduced on June 9, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on the same day. As of now, it is in its early stages of the legislative process.
