HB866Introduced in the House
Portable benefit accounts; allow hiring party to contribute funds to for benefit plans for independent contractors.
Introduced by John Lamar, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Provide For The Establishment Of Portable Benefit Accounts For Independent Contractors; To Authorize A Hiring Party To Contribute Funds To The Portable Benefit Account For An Independent Contractor; To Provide That A Hiring Party May Withhold A Percentage Of Funds From The Compensation Owed To An Independent Contractor If Both Parties Agree To The Withholding In Writing; To Bring Forward Sections 27-7-16, 27-7-17 And 71-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Business and Commerce
Died In Committee
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