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RI H7368
Resolution
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Place
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AI Summary
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Creates a 5-member special legislative commission composed entirely of Rhode Island House Representatives appointed by the Speaker, with no more than 4 from the same political party
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Commission will study how health insurance, disability insurance, unemployment insurance, retirement plans, and other traditional employer-provided benefits are accorded to gig economy workers including Uber and Lyft drivers, self-directed personal care attendants, and self-employed individuals
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All state departments and agencies must provide information and assistance to the commission as requested
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Commission members receive no compensation for their services
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Report due to the House of Representatives by January 5, 2027, with the commission expiring on March 5, 2027
Legislative Description
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 (Creates 5 member commission to study the way insurance plans/traditional employer-provided benefits are given to Uber/Lyft drivers, self-directed personal care attendants and others providing services to public, and reports back 1/5/27 and expires 3/5/27.)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/5/2026