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ID H0243

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 72-701 to modify worker's compensation notice and claim procedures
  • Removes the exception that previously allowed workers to file claims without notice if an application requesting a hearing had been filed with the commission
  • Establishes that filing an application requesting a hearing with the commission shall also constitute a formal claim for compensation
  • Maintains the 60-day deadline for notice of accident and 1-year deadline for filing a compensation claim
  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to worker's compensation procedures to remove an exception to a required time period, to provide that the giving of notice is not required under certain circumstances and to provide that the filing of a certain application shall also constitute a claim.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION PROCEDURES

Last Action

to Com/HuRes

3/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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