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H 1108

An Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Cahill

Massachusetts bill establishes portable benefit accounts funded by app-based delivery platforms to provide gig workers with transferable benefits independent of employer status.

Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:40 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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Bill Summary · H 1108

Legislative bill overview

H 1108 establishes portable benefit accounts for app-based delivery drivers (such as those working for DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) in Massachusetts. These accounts would allow drivers to accumulate benefits like paid time off, health insurance contributions, or retirement savings that remain with the worker rather than being tied to a specific platform or employer.

Why is this important

App-based delivery is a growing sector with thousands of Massachusetts workers who currently receive minimal benefits since they're classified as independent contractors. This bill attempts to address the precarity of gig work by creating a benefit system that follows workers across multiple platforms, potentially improving economic security without requiring platforms to reclassify workers as employees.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation dispute: Unclear how much platforms must contribute to accounts and whether this cost structure is economically viable for smaller platforms or affects service pricing for consumers
  • Implementation complexity: Determining wage calculations, contribution rates, and account portability standards across multiple platforms presents significant administrative and regulatory challenges
  • Classification implications: May create pressure toward reclassifying workers or establishing new hybrid employment categories, which platforms may resist through litigation or relocation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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