An Act amending title 24 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 4, increasing the Virgin Islands minimum wage
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher minimum wage, never below federal
The law raises set hourly minimums for covered workers. Rates change: $8.35 to $12.00; $9.50 to $14.00; and $10.50 to $15.00. It also says workers get the higher of the Virgin Islands rate or the federal minimum wage. If the federal rate is higher, that higher rate applies.
Minimum wage raises delayed to 2027–2030
The law moves several minimum wage dates about 10 years later. It changes June 1, 2017 to June 1, 2027, and June 1, 2018 to June 1, 2028. It changes June 1, 2019 to June 1, 2029, and 2020 to 2030. It also moves a subsection (b) deadline from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2029. This delays when some raises or rules take effect.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Avery L. Lewis
legislature
Clifford A. Joseph, Sr.
legislature
Dwayne M. DeGraff
legislature
Franklin D. Johnson
legislature
Kurt A. Vialet
legislature
Marise C. James
legislature
Marvin A. Blyden
legislature
Milton E. Potter
legislature
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
1/23/2026legislatureTo Governor
1/14/2026legislatureFloor
1/12/2026legislatureIntroduced
2/27/2025legislatureCommittee
1/17/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
1/23/2026
Amendment
1/12/2026
Bill Text
2/27/2025
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