LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES: Requests the La. State Law Institute to study the feasibility of requiring employers to provide occupational accident insurance to independent contractors.
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2026.
Summary
The Senate resolution directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to examine whether employers should be required to provide occupational accident insurance to independent contractors and whether single‑member businesses should carry workers’ compensation coverage. It would affect employers, gig workers, 1099 contractors, and sole‑proprietor firms. The study’s findings are to be reported to legislative committees by Jan. 1, 2027.
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