LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES: Requests the La. State Law Institute to study the feasibility of requiring employers to provide occupational accident insurance to independent contractors.

This bill asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study whether employers should be required to provide accident insurance for independent contractors and single-member business entities. The study will examine how current laws handle these workers, who are currently often excluded from standard workers' compensation coverage. It will also gather input from various groups, including business leaders and labor representatives, to assess the impact of such a change. Finally, the Institute must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to state committees by January 1, 2027.