Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1431: Portable Benefits Accounts for Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietors
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1431 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Portable Benefits Accounts for Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietors. Primary sponsor: Rita Harris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Portable Benefits Accounts for Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietors; Authorizes certain parties to make voluntary contributions to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors & sole proprietors; provides requirements for such contributions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
- Now in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed