HB 3081
Imposes requirement to procure and maintain workers' compensation insurance on independent contractor that is exempt from licensing by Construction Contractors Board and is residential contractor.
| Status | In House Committee (HBL) |
| Requested by | (at the request of Representative Paul Holvey) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Requires independent residential contractors to procure workers’ compensation insurance and increases board enforcement against unlicensed residential contractors.
Overview#
Imposes requirement to procure and maintain workers’ compensation insurance on independent contractor that is exempt from licensing by Construction Contractors Board and is residential contractor. Permits board to revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or reissue contractor’s license to licensee if licensee assists or contracts with person that licensee reasonably should have known was unlicensed, and unlicensed person performs work as contractor, or if licensee knowingly assists or contracts with unlicensed person and person performs work as contractor. Specifies sanctions that board may impose on person for assisting or contracting with unlicensed other person that performs work as contractor. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-02 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-02-09 | H | Referred to Business and Labor. |
| 2021-06-26 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |