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RI H5367
RI H5367HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE MANNER IN WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS ARE ACCORDED TO UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS, SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC (Creates a 5 member commission to study the way insurance plans and traditional employer provided benefits are given to Uber and Lyft drivers, and oth
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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Manner In Which Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, Retirement Plans And Other Traditional Employer Provided Benefits Are Accorded To Uber And Lyft Drivers, Self Employed Individuals, And Other Individuals Engaged In Providing Services To The Public (creates A 5 Member Commission To Study The Way Insurance Plans And Traditional Employer Provided Benefits Are Given To Uber And Lyft Drivers, And Others Providing Services To The Public, And Would Report By January 5, 2026, And Expire March 5, 20206.)
AI Summary
This resolution creates a special 5-member legislative commission composed of House of Representatives members, appointed by the Speaker of the House, to comprehensively study how traditional employer-provided benefits like health, disability, and unemployment insurance, as well as retirement plans, are currently provided to gig economy workers such as Uber and Lyft drivers, self-employed individuals, and other service providers. The commission members will serve without compensation and will be authorized to receive information and assistance from state departments and agencies to help them conduct their study. The commission will be required to meet at the Speaker's call, organize, select a chairperson, and fill any vacancies in the same manner as original appointments. The commission is mandated to submit its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by January 5, 2026, and will automatically expire on March 5, 2026. Notably, the resolution allows for the potential appointment of a member of the general public in lieu of a legislator if needed.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5367.pdf |
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