This bill establishes clear rules for when delivery drivers working for app-based platforms (like DoorDash or Uber Eats) can legally be classified as independent contractors rather than employees. Under this law, delivery platforms can treat drivers as independent contractors only if they have a written agreement, don't force drivers to work set hours, allow drivers to work for competitors, and can't fire drivers just for declining delivery requests. This protects gig workers from overly restrictive employment practices while allowing platforms to maintain contractor relationships.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 626
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 498
Signed by the President S.J. 416
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 483
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 3. S.J. 383
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 330
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 257
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 5. H.J. 285
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 104
Jack Kolbeck
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended