Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Sponsor: Glenn Grothman (Republican-WI)May 12, 2026

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

Adults with disabilities aged 18 and older would gain more choice in accepting subminimum wage jobs.

This bill would change the rules so that individuals aged 18 or older could choose subminimum wage employment if they wish. Currently, federal law generally prevents people 24 or younger from these jobs unless specific conditions are met. This change would allow more adults to choose such employment, while also setting new rules for employers and state agencies.

What Would Change

Currently, federal law generally prevents individuals aged 24 or younger from working for less than the minimum wage, unless specific conditions like state counseling are met. This bill would change the rules so that individuals aged 18 or older could choose to accept subminimum wage employment if they wish and other conditions are met. It would also lower an age threshold from 24 to 17 for certain related requirements.

Key Provisions

Lets adults with disabilities aged 18 or older choose to accept jobs that pay less than the minimum wage, if they wish.
Changes the age group for subminimum wage employment rules from '24 or younger' to '18 or older', and redefines the conditions.
Creates an exception for employers if a state agency fails to provide required job counseling and information, even after the employer has made documented efforts.
Lowers an age limit from 24 to 17 for certain other rules about these jobs.

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Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

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