H 7368

2026 -- H 7368
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  STATE  OF        RHODE  ISLAND
  IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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  HOUSE RESOLUTION
   CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE MANNER IN
  WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT
  INSURANCE, RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL EMPLOYER
    PROVIDED BENEFITS ARE ACCORDED TO UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS, SELF-
  DIRECTED PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, AND
  OTHER INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC
  Introduced By: Representatives Place, Nardone, Quattrocchi, Hopkins, Fascia, and
  Santucci
  Date Introduced: January 28, 2026
  Referred To: House Labor
1RESOLVED, That a special legislative commission be and the same is hereby created
2 consisting of five (5) members: five (5) of whom shall be members of the Rhode Island House of
3 Representatives, not more than four (4) from the same political party, to be appointed by the
4 Speaker of the House.
5In lieu of any appointment of a member of the legislature to a permanent advisory
6 commission, a legislative study commission, or any commission created by a General Assembly
7 resolution, the appointing authority may appoint a member of the general public to serve in lieu
8 of a legislator.
9The purpose of said commission shall be to make a comprehensive study of the manner
10 in which health insurance, disability insurance, unemployment insurance, retirement plans and
11 other traditional employer provided benefits are accorded to Uber and LYFT drivers, self-directed
12 personal care attendants, self-employed individuals, and other individuals engaged in providing
13 services to the public.
14Forthwith upon passage of this resolution, the members of the commission shall meet at
15 the call of the Speaker of the House and organize and shall select a chairperson.
16Vacancies in said commission shall be filled in like manner as the original appointment.
17The membership of said commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
1All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information,
2 documentary and otherwise, to said commission and its agents as is deemed necessary or
3 desirable by the commission to facilitate the purposes of this resolution.
4The Speaker of the House is hereby authorized and directed to provide suitable quarters
5 for said commission; and be it further
6RESOLVED, That the commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the
7 House of Representatives no later than January 5, 2027, and said commission shall expire on
8 March 5, 2027.
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  EXPLANATION
  BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
  OF
  HOUSE RESOLUTION
  CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE MANNER IN
    WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT
    INSURANCE, RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL EMPLOYER
   PROVIDED BENEFITS ARE ACCORDED TO UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS, SELF-
 DIRECTED PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, AND
    OTHER INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC
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1This resolution would create a five (5) member special legislative study commission
2 whose purpose would be to study the manner in which health insurance, disability insurance,
3 unemployment insurance, retirement plans and other traditional employer provided benefits are
4 accorded to Uber and LYFT drivers, self-directed personal care attendants, self-employed
5 individuals, and other individuals engaged in providing services to the public, and who would
6 report back to the House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5,
7 2027.
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