Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 185: WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 185 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Michael Melerine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 133.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Melerine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 133.
- Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Read by title, roll called, yeas 77, nays 22, Senate amendments concurred in.
- Scheduled for concurrence on 05/11/2026.
- The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 27 yeas and 10 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- Received from the Senate with amendments.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- Reported with amendments.
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