WC/Sole Proprietors Must Have Coverage.
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HB 189 — WC/Sole Proprietors Must Have Coverage.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 6 removedPlain-language change summary
The title of Bill HB 189 has been updated from "WC/Sole Proprietors Must Have Coverage. (Local)" to "WC/Sole Proprietors Must Have Coverage. (Public)." This change clarifies the scope of the bill, indicating that it applies to a broader public context rather than just local jurisdictions. This distinction matters because it may impact how the bill is implemented and who it affects, potentially ensuring more sole proprietors have access to necessary coverage, thus promoting safety and financial security.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 12 HOUSE BILL 189 Corrected Copy 3/12/19 Short Title:
(Local)(Public) Sponsors:
The term "employee" shall include members of the North Carolina *H189-v-1**H189-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 National Guard while on State active duty under orders of the Governor and members of the North Carolina State Defense Militia while on State active duty under orders of the Governor.
"Employee" shall not include any person performing voluntary service as a ski patrolman who receives no compensation for such services other than Page 2 House Bill 189-First189-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 meals or lodging or the use of ski tow or ski lift facilities or any combination thereof.
House Bill 189-First189-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 … (23) Soleproprietor.
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Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref to the Com on Commerce, if favorable, Insurance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Filed
Sponsors
- Alexander · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Alexander
Not signed on (178)
178 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- HB 189 is sponsored by Alexander.
- What is the current status of HB 189?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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