This Minnesota bill (H.F. No. 1316) proposes amendments to the state's child support laws by expanding the centralized work reporting system to include independent contractors and payors. Specifically, the bill:

• Defines key terms such as "independent contractor," "payor," "employer," and "earnings."
• Requires individuals or entities that compensate independent contractors (i.e., "payors") to report these workers to the state's centralized work reporting system.
• Establishes that independent contractors are those who earn at least $600 per year from a business operating in Minnesota.
• Includes gig economy workers, such as drivers working for transportation or delivery network companies, under the definition of independent contractors.
• Expands the definition of “employer” and clarifies hiring and reemployment requirements that trigger reporting obligations.

The bill aims to improve child support enforcement by ensuring that payments made to independent contractors are documented, allowing authorities to track income more effectively.