HB1245

Relative to voluntary portable benefits plans for independent contractors.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

New Hampshire HB1245 establishes voluntary portable benefit plans for independent contractors, allowing contributions without affecting worker.

New Hampshire HB1245 creates a framework for voluntary portable benefit plans for independent contractors. It allows hiring parties to contribute to accounts for benefits like health insurance and retirement, without affecting the contractor's classification as an independent worker. Contributions must be clearly expressed in a written agreement, and contractors can opt in or out at any time. This act aims to provide benefits to independent contractors without altering their legal status under state law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 188–151 · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

OTPA

188 Yea

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151 Nay

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32 Not Voting

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21 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

10:10 AM

Commerce Hearing

Feb 10

10:00 AM

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Executive Session

History

Jun 10

Senate

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2138e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 10

House

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2138e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

May 7

Senate

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11