US HB1320

Prohibits consideration of whether a person provides benefits to an individual when determining employee status under any Federal law, effective upon enactment

Defines covered "benefits" to include portable benefits that workers can maintain regardless of whether they continue working for a particular employer

Covers traditional employee benefits such as workers' compensation, skills training, professional development, paid leave, disability coverage, health insurance, and retirement savings

Includes contributions toward benefits in the definition, whether made by the employer, the individual worker, or a combination of both

Introduced February 13, 2025 by Rep. Kiley (R-CA); reported with amendments from the Committee on Education and Workforce on February 20, 2026