Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 1 D cosponsors

H 1019 — An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4729

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the definition of an employee under the labor laws for certain persons performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4729

  2. Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 191 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (191)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1019 do?
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the definition of an employee under the labor laws for certain persons performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.
Who sponsors H 1019?
H 1019 is sponsored by Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Susan Williams Gifford, Paul K. Frost (Republican), Todd M. Smola (Republican), F. Jay Barrows, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Sheila C. Harrington, David T. Vieira (Republican), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Mathew Muratore, Nicholas A. Boldyga (Republican), Geoff Diehl, and Daniel J. Hunt (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 1019?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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.
Where can I track H 1019?
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