An Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers

This bill creates a new system of portable benefit accounts specifically for app-based-delivery drivers in Massachusetts, who are currently classified as independent contractors. Under the law, delivery companies must contribute to these accounts for drivers who earn at least $1,000 in a quarter, allowing the funds to be used for health insurance premiums, lost wages due to illness or accidents, and other permitted expenses. The legislation also requires delivery network companies to purchase occupational accident insurance and maintain automobile insurance coverage for these workers. By establishing a standardized framework for benefits that follow drivers across different platforms, the bill aims to ensure consistent financial protections regardless of which company a driver works for.