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AK SB35

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Bjorkman

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds delivery network company couriers to the list of workers excluded from Alaska's workers' compensation coverage under AS 23.30.230(a), alongside existing exclusions for transportation network company drivers

  • Classifies delivery network company couriers as independent contractors rather than employees for purposes of wage and hour laws, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation

  • Defines "delivery network company" as a business entity maintaining a digital network to facilitate delivery service offers, and "courier" as a person authorized to accept offers through such networks using vehicles weighing 6,000 pounds or less

  • Establishes that delivery services include pickup and delivery of items within 50 miles using various transportation methods (walking, motor vehicle, bicycle, scooter, public transit), but excludes residential moving services

  • Requires companies to meet specific conditions for couriers to qualify as independent contractors: no mandatory work hours, freedom to use competing platforms, no restrictions on other employment, and a written independent contractor agreement

Legislative Description

Delivery Network Companies

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce4/23/2025
State Affairs1/22/2025

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