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H2129 • 2025

An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor

An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor

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Sponsor
Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
Last action
2026-03-05
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5180
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor

An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 2129) of Bradley H.
  • Jones, Jr.
  • and others relative to individuals performing services.

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  • This entry is temporarily using official source text because the generated explanation could not be confirmed against the official bill text during the last sync.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-05 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5180

  2. 2025-09-08 House

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025

  3. 2025-06-12 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 06/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

  4. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development

  5. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2129) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to individuals performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.2129

Section 148B of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in line 9, the word "and" and inserting in place thereof the word:- 'or.'

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