HB 1177 (2026): adding a definition to the labor laws regarding remote work and defining the nature of such employment.
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HB 1177 (2026)
adding a definition to the labor laws regarding remote work and defining the nature of such employment.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 5 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mark MacKenzie (D - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2026, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 159
- January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 159
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- January 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 01:15 pm GP 159
- January 20, 2026: Executive Session: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- January 20, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC)
- February 3, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass