The bill amends the Minimum Wage Act of Arkansas to provide specific exceptions regarding the definition of "employee." It introduces a new category of individuals who are excluded from this definition, specifically targeting minor league baseball players. The amendment states that an individual who has entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level and is compensated according to a collective bargaining agreement that outlines wages and working conditions will not be considered an employee under the Minimum Wage Act.

This change is significant as it impacts the legal status of minor league baseball players in relation to minimum wage laws, effectively exempting them from the protections typically afforded to employees under the act. The bill aims to clarify the employment status of these athletes, aligning it with existing labor agreements in the sports industry.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1291 Original - 1-29-2025 10:39 AM: 11-4-203(3)
Old version HB1291 V2 - 2-24-2025 10:15 AM: 11-4-203(3)
HB 1291: 11-4-203(3)
Act 385: 11-4-203(3)