Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S604: Portable Benefits Accounts for Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietors
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Creating the "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act"; authorizing certain parties to make voluntary contributions to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors and sole proprietors; prohibiting contributions to a portable benefits account from being used as a criterion for determining a worker's employment classification, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors and sole proprietors; creating part III of ch. 448, F.S., entitled âVoluntary Portable Benefits Actâ; creating s. 448.31, F.S.; providing a short title; creating s. 448.32, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 448.33, F.S.; authorizing certain parties to make voluntary contributions to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors and sole proprietors…
From the introduced text, November 20, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors and sole proprietors; creating part III of ch. 448, F.S., entitled âVoluntary Portable Benefits Actâ; creating s. 448.31, F.S.; providing a short title; creating s. 448.32, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 448.33, F.S.; authorizing certain parties to make voluntary contributions to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors and sole proprietors; prohibiting contributions to a portable benefits account from being used as a criterion for determining a workerâs employment classification; providing requirements for such contributions; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âPart III of chapter 448, Florida Statutes, consisting of ss. 448.31, 448.32, and 448.33, Florida Statutes, is created and entitled the âVoluntary Portable Benefits Act.â Section 2.âSection 448.31, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 448.31âShort title.âThis part may be cited as the âVoluntary Portable Benefits Act.â Section 3.âSection 448.32, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 448.32âDefinitions.âAs used in this part, the term: (1)ââHiring partyâ means a person who hires or enters into a contract with an independent contractor or a sole proprietor. (2)(a)ââIndependent contractorâ means a person who meets at least four of the following criteria: 1.âMaintains a separate business with his or her own work facility, truck, equipment, materials, or similar accommodations. 2.âHolds or …
Sponsors
- Bryan Avila (R, 39) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Regulated Industries
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Community Affairs, Rules, Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Environment and Natural Resources, Regulated Industries, Criminal Justice
Common questions
- What is S604?
- S604 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Portable Benefits Accounts for Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietors.
- What does S604 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors and sole proprietors; creating part III of ch. 448, F.S., entitled âVoluntary Portable Benefits Actâ; creating s. 448.31, F.S.; providing a short title; creating s. 448.32, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 448.33, F.S.; authorizing certain parties to make voluntary contributions to portable benefits accounts for independent contractors and sole proprietors…
- What is the status of S604?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Regulated Industries (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S604?
- Bryan Avila (R, 39).
- Where is the official record for S604?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/604
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