Workers' compensation; presumption of compensability for COVID-19. (SB5097)
Introduced By
Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Workers' compensation; presumption of compensability for COVID-19. Establishes a presumption that COVID-19 causing the death or disability of firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, law-enforcement officers, first responders, and health care providers are occupational diseases compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act. The provisions of the bill will be effective retroactive to January 1, 2020. Read the Bill »
Status
08/19/2020: Incorporated into Another Bill
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 08/18/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 08/18/20 20200491D |
| 08/18/2020 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 08/19/2020 | Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB5066-Saslaw) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 08/25/2020 | Impact statement from DHCD/CLG (SB5097) |