AFP-GA Statement on Senate Passage of Portable Benefits Bill

Mar 20, 2026 by AFP

ATLANTA, GA – Today, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 987 with bipartisan support. The bill would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-party provider and would support benefits like health insurance premiums, paid time off, and retirement savings.

Americans for Prosperity-Georgia State Directory Tony West released the following statement:

“We are thrilled that the Georgia Senate has now joined the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing the value of voluntary portable benefits. State laws should empower Georgians to choose the work that best fits their families’ needs, and this bill will do just that. We urge Governor Kemp to quickly sign this bill into law.”