HB1245Introduced in the House
Relative to voluntary portable benefits plans for independent contractors.
Introduced by Samuel Farrington, District 08-STR
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Relative to voluntary portable benefits plans for independent contractors.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 220; eff. 8/31/2026
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTPA · March 12, 2026
188
Yes
151
No
53
Absent or Not Voting
392 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services House Journal 1 P. 12
Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0237h 02/10/2026 (Vote 11-9; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 60
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-0237h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 18
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0237h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 188-151 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 19
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, State House, 10:10 am; Senate Calendar 13
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 17
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2138e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2138e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 44
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 52
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 220; eff. 8/31/2026
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