A proposed bill could repeal a 2016 Alabama state law preventing local governments from implementing minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage.

Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, has filed HB291 to repeal the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act.

Under the act, the Alabama Legislature regulates collective bargaining, wages, leave and employment benefits as stipulated under federal labor laws.

The act was fast tracked by the legislature to block an August 2015 Birmingham City Council measure that would have incrementally raised the city’s minimum wage to $10.10.

Due to Alabama not having a state minimum wage requirement the state abides by the federal guidelines. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 after previously being raised in 2009.

If passed the repeal would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.