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Florida Bill Could Allow Interns to Waive Minimum Wage

2/6/2026

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Florida House lawmakers advanced House Bill 221 (HB 221) to let interns and apprentices waive their rights to Florida's $14 per hour minimum wage.
The bill passed an initial committee vote along party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing.
Opponents warn the measure could enable coercion.
The proposal must clear additional committees before a full House vote.
Similar legislation failed last year, with no Senate version addressed.

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Story summary

Florida House lawmakers advanced House Bill 221 (HB 221) to let interns and apprentices waive their rights to Florida's $14 per hour minimum wage.
The bill passed an initial committee vote along party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing.
Opponents warn the measure could enable coercion.
The proposal must clear additional committees before a full House vote.
Similar legislation failed last year, with no Senate version addressed.