North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 19 R · 1 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 1083 — Voluntary Portable Benefits Plan Act.

Last action — Regular Message Sent To Senate

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    3 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (19 R · 1 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill establishes a voluntary portable benefits plan for eligible individuals.

The bill creates a system for individuals to access portable benefits that they can carry with them, regardless of their employment status. It aims to provide more flexibility for workers, especially those in non-traditional jobs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you work in non-traditional jobs, this plan helps ensure you have access to benefits regardless of your employment changes.
  • Families: This legislation may provide families with increased access to portable benefits, allowing for better management of healthcare and other needs.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

61 added · 59 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1083 has clarified the definition of "hiring party" by removing the phrase "whether public or private" as well as the specific mention of "internet or application-based company." This change simplifies the definition and broadens its application to any entity that hires independent contractors. This matters because it ensures that all types of hiring entities are treated consistently under the law, providing clear protections and benefit structures for independent contractors.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 2 HOUSE BILL 1083 Committee Substitute Favorable 5/12/26 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1083 Short Title:
Representatives Reeder, Chesser, Rhyne, and Schietzelt (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 30, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE VOLUNTARY PORTABLE BENEFITS PLAN ACT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 30, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE VOLUNTARY PORTABLE BENEFITS PLAN ACT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
– Any person or entity, whether public or private, including an internet orapplication-basedcompany,whohires orenters intoacontract with an independent contractor.
– A person or entity who hires or enters into a contract with an independent contractor.
a.
*H1083-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 a.
and *H1083-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
and b.
(a) A hiring party may voluntarily contribute funds to a portable benefit account for an independent contractor for work provided.
(a) Any person or entity, whether public or private, including an internet or application-based company, may voluntarily contribute funds to a portable benefit account for an independent contractor.
(c) Contributionstoaportablebenefitaccountmaybe madeusingeitherofthefollowing:
(c) Contributions to a portable benefit account may be made using either:
(1) The funds of the hiring party in addition to compensation.
(1) The funds of the hiring party;
(2) A percentage of funds withheld from the compensation owed to an independent contractor if the following conditions are met:
or (2) A percentage of funds withheld from the compensation owed to an independent contractor if all of the following conditions are met:
The withholdings of compensation are voluntary and require the independent contractor to opt in.
Thewithholdings arevoluntaryand requirethe independent contractor to opt in.
The independent contractor may choose to opt out of such withholdings of compensation at any time." SECTION 2.(a) G.S.
The independent contractor may choose to opt out of such withholdings at any time.
105-153.5(b) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
"§ 66-517.
"(17) The amount received by an independent contractor from a hiring party in a portable benefit plan under G.S.
Tax implications.
66-516 during the taxable year." SECTION 2.(b) This section is effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
(a) A hiring party that contributes funds to a portable benefit plan under this Article may deduct as a business expense an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount contributed during the applicable tax year.
(b) An independent contractor may exclude from taxable income an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount contributed by a hiring party under this Article during the applicable tax year." SECTION 2.
Effective July 1, 2026, there is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Labor the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) during the 2026-2027 fiscal year to educate the general public about the provisions of this act.
Effective July 1, 2026, there is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Labor the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in nonrecurring funds during the 2026-2027 fiscal year to educate the general public about the provisions of this act.
This act becomes effective July 1, 2026.
SECTION 4.
Page 2 House Bill 1083-First Edition
Except as otherwise provided, this act becomes effective July 1, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  2. Regular Message Received From House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  5. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  6. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  7. Reptd Fav

  8. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  9. Added to Calendar

  10. Passed 2nd Reading

  11. Passed 3rd Reading

  12. Withdrawn From Com

  13. Re-ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  14. Withdrawn From Com

  15. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  16. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  17. Re-ref Com On Finance

  18. Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken

  19. Serial Referral To Finance Added

  20. Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Added

  21. Passed 1st Reading

  22. Ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  23. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 156 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (156)

156 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur

Passed 110 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31003
Unaffiliated 24002
U 2000
Republican 53005
Total 1100010
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Rudow — Yea
CharlesSmith — Yea
Staton-Williams — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Faircloth — Not Voting
Fontenot — Not Voting
F. Jackson — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Not Voting
Cecil Brockman Democratic Not Voting
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Not Voting
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Not Voting
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Not Voting
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Not Voting
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jerry "Alan" Branson Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Not Voting
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1083?
HB 1083 is sponsored by Jeff Zenger (Republican), Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Bill Ward (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Larry W. Potts (Republican), Joseph Pike (Republican), Ray Pickett (Republican), Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Jarrod Lowery (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican), Frank Iler (Republican), Blair Eddins (Republican), Brian Echevarria (Republican), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Campbell, Brian Biggs (Republican), Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Mike Schietzelt (Republican), Heather H. Rhyne (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), and Reeder.
What is the current status of HB 1083?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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