2004 Senate Bill 1186

Penalty for false “independent contractor” declaration

Introduced in the Senate

May 11, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Burton Leland (D-5)

To make it a felony for a contractor to knowingly coerce or assist a person to falsely declare him or herself to have independent contractor status, rather than employee status (which requires the employer to withhold income, social security and Medicare taxes, provide workman's compensation insurance, and comply with other government regulatory requirements).

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor