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CT HB06907

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of independent contractor under Connecticut labor law to include operators of motor vehicles capable of carrying eight or more passengers, including the driver, transporting passengers for compensation
  • Requires qualifying motor vehicles to have a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 10,000 pounds or 6,000 pounds for passenger transport
  • Establishes that operator compensation may be based on mileage, percentage of rate schedules, hours worked, or flat fees
  • Permits operators to refuse work and work for multiple contracting entities without consequence, with certain statutory and regulatory exceptions
  • Effective October 1, 2017

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Interstate Passenger Carrier Law.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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