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Committee advances HB1245 after adopting technical amendment to portable-benefit plan for independent contractors

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services · February 10, 2026
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Summary

The House Labor subcommittee adopted amendment 0237H to HB1245, clarifying that contributions may go to a bank or financial institution and emphasizing protections for independent-contractor status; the bill was reported "ought to pass" as amended on a recorded vote.

The House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services subcommittee advanced House Bill 1245, a measure to create a voluntary portable benefit plan for independent contractors, after adopting a clarifying amendment.

Representative Lee moved the committee recommendation and Representative Bri described amendment 0237H as "adding a layer of…

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