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ID H0417
Bill
Status
11/16/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes that any accident or injury caused by a vaccination required by an employer in the course of employment or as a condition of hiring or continued employment shall be compensable under worker's compensation.
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Creates a presumption that vaccine-related accidents or injuries arose in the course of employment when an employee provides unrebutted prima facie evidence of receiving a required vaccine and suffering a related injury, unless substantial evidence to the contrary exists.
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Requires all provisions of worker's compensation law to be construed in the light most favorable to employees claiming compensation for vaccine-related accidents or injuries.
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Directs the worker's compensation commission to adjust employer experience ratings when feasible if claims arise from required employee vaccinations.
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Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that vaccine-related injuries shall be compensable and to provide for construction of the law in favor of compensation for the victims of such injuries.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
11/16/2021