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AL HB256
Bill
Status
4/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rhett Marques
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AI Summary
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Motor carrier safety improvements shall not be considered when determining whether a driver is classified as an employee or independent contractor under Alabama state law.
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"Motor carrier safety improvement" includes devices, equipment, software, technology, procedures, training, policies, programs, or operational practices intended to improve vehicle safety, operator safety, traffic law compliance, or public roadway safety.
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The exclusion applies to safety improvements deployed, implemented, or used by a motor carrier or its related entities, including those required by contract.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to labor and employement; to exclude consideration of a motor carrier's use of safety improvements, technologies, practices, and driver coaching in determining a motor carrier driver's classification as an independent contractor or an employee under state law.
Last Action
Read Second Time in Second House
5/3/2023