HB1257Introduced in the House
WORKERS COMP EMPLOYEE TRAVEL
Introduced by Dan Ugaste, District 65
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act concerning injuries sustained by employees during travel. Provides that accidental injuries sustained while traveling to or from work do not arise out of and in the course of employment, except under specified circumstances. Provides that the injury may arise out of and in the course of employment if, at the time of the injury, the employee was performing acts the employer instructed the employee to perform, acts that the employee had a common law or statutory duty to perform while performing duties for his or her employer, or acts that the employee might be reasonably expected to perform incident to his or her assigned duties. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
January 28, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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