HB301

Creates the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana HB301 establishes the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act, allowing independent contractors to opt into portable benefit.

Louisiana HB301 creates the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act, enabling independent contractors to contribute to portable benefit accounts for benefits like health insurance, income replacement, disability pay, life insurance, and retirement. Contributions are voluntary, and independent contractors can opt in or out at any time. The accounts are not linked to a specific employer and are managed by providers such as banks, investment firms, or technology services. Contributions cannot be used to determine employment status or employer liability.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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0 Nay

15 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 22

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 299.

May 22

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 19

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.