Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 269: Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, modifying administrative rules related to accident and sickness insurance, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Alex Dallman
AB 269 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, modifying administrative rules related to accident and sickness insurance, and granting rule-making authority. (FE). Currently in Assembly.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Establishes a portable benefits framework for gig workers
- Clarifies insurance requirements for network drivers
- Allows DFI to oversee financial benefit structures
Risks
- Increases compliance costs for network service companies
- Potential cost pass-through to consumers for insurance
- Complexity in administering multi-provider benefit accounts
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases access to sickness insurance for gig workers
- Creates a path for portable benefits regardless of employer
- Provides clearer safety-net structures for independent contractors
Risks
- Could lead to reduced flexibility for workers if platforms restrict hours
- Potential reduction in net take-home pay due to insurance deductions
- Administrative hurdles for workers accessing benefit accounts
Technology Industry
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Standardizes regulatory environment for platform business models
- Provides clear rules for insurance in transport networks
- Supports digital integration of portable benefit accounts
Risks
- New regulatory burdens for app-based delivery companies
- Mandatory policy updates for platform-linked insurance products
- Operational friction from new benefit account integration
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Grants DFI formal oversight of benefit programs
- Creates clear legislative framework for rule-making
- Mandates administrative transparency in insurance coverage
Risks
- Delegation of authority to DFI may limit legislative input
- Risk of regulatory capture by large industry players
- Ambiguity in how rule-making changes affect worker rights
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Directly addresses insurance coverage for delivery couriers
- Establishes protections in cases of accident or sickness
- Promotes better access to health-related insurance products
Risks
- Complexity of ensuring consistent insurance implementation
- Potential for limited-coverage plans to be insufficient
- Risk that workers may forgo benefits due to administrative friction
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Bill status is confirmed as failed/vetoed; legislative effects are non-operational.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief OpenStates abstract; full bill text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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