HB185

Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note)

Complete·5/15/26

Expands the definition of an independent contractor for worker's compensation purposes.

Louisiana HB185 amends the definition of an independent contractor to include employees of independent contractors and other independent contractors contracting with an independent contractor. This change affects who is eligible for worker's compensation under Louisiana law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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22 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations

Mar 19

9:00 AM

House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 133.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.