Relates to the employee status of an individual

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabari Brisport and 3 co-sponsors

Sets how a worker is classified (employee vs independent contractor), shaping access to benefits, protections, and employer obligations.

REFERRED TO LABOR

Bill at a Glance

Bill Number: S 3487

Title: Relates to the employee status of an individual

Status: Referred to the Labor Committee (January 28, 2025)

Introduced: January 28, 2025

Sponsors:

Primary: Robert Jackson
Cosponsors: Julia Salazar, Cordell Cleare, Jabari Brisport

Related Bills (prior sessions): S 6699, S 1999, S 2052

What the bill aims to address (Purpose and Intent)

The bill’s title indicates it concerns the “employee status of an individual.” Based on the limited information provided, the exact policy goals, definitions, and criteria would require access to the bill’s text. Typically, a measure with this framing would address how a person is classified (e.g., employee vs. independent contractor) and the resulting rights, obligations, and benefits. At this stage, the specific standards, exemptions, or regulatory changes are not disclosed.

Key provisions (Current available information)

The actual text of the bill is not included in the materials provided. As such, there are no enumerated provisions to summarize (e.g., definitions, criteria for classification, penalties, effective date, or implementation details). To give a precise, itemized list of changes, the official bill language should be consulted.

Who would be affected

While details are not available, bills dealing with employee status typically affect:

Workers who may be classified as employees or independent contractors.
Employers and entities that hire workers, including staffing agencies and gig-economy platforms.
Government agencies responsible for labor, tax, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and related regulatory enforcement.
Potentially, unions or worker organizations representing affected groups.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative Action to Date:

2025-01-28: Referred to Labor (listed twice in the record provided).

Next steps for the bill:

Advance through the Labor Committee for review, possible amendments, and a vote in the chamber. If advanced, it would likely proceed to floor consideration and potential crossover between chambers, depending on the legislative rules of the body in which it sits.

Where to find more information:

The official bill text, fiscal notes, and committee reports will provide the exact language, definitions, and impact analysis. Check the state legislature’s website or contact the Labor Committee for the current status and next actions.

Related bills

S 6699, S 1999, S 2052 (prior-session items) may address similar or related topics on worker classification or employee status. Reviewing those bills could provide context on legislative intent or evolving approaches in previous sessions.

For a complete and precise understanding, please provide or retrieve the actual bill text. I can then produce a detailed section-by-section summary of provisions, definitions, and anticipated effects.

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