MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement on introducing Assembly Bill 269 (AB 269) in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
“In today’s economy, many people are working second, or even third, jobs in order to make ends meet,” said Rep. Dallman.
“AB 269 allows Transportation Network Couriers (TNCs) and Delivery Network Couriers (DNCs) to offer certain incentives and benefits to drivers such as retirement accounts, health insurance, and occupational accident insurance. Drivers for companies like DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart enjoy the flexibility of working when, where, and for as long as they want in order to earn income. Unfortunately, they are not able to participate in certain benefits that a traditional full-time employee has. AB 269 fixes this.”
AB 269 was introduced on May 19, 2025 and referred to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs and awaits a public hearing. This legislation clarifies that drivers for TNCs and DNCs are not employees, but rather contractors. It also establishes in state statute the ability for TNCs and DNCs to offer their drivers portable benefit accounts and contribute up to 4 percent of quarterly earnings. Contributions may be used to compensate for lost income, individual retirement accounts, as well as vision, dental, or health insurance.
“This is common sense legislation that will give more gig industry workers the ability to use their earnings for employment benefits. I am proud to introduce this legislation and look forward to making sure it gets signed by the governor.”
