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ID H0698

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 72-452 to Idaho Code making any accident or injury caused by a coronavirus vaccination compensable under worker's compensation if an employer required the vaccination as a condition of hiring or continued employment

  • Requires provisions of worker's compensation law to be construed in the light most favorable to employees claiming compensation for vaccination-related accidents or injuries

  • Defines "coronavirus vaccination" as vaccines licensed under the Public Health Service Act or authorized for emergency use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

  • Defines "coronavirus" to include SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and any future mutations or strains that rise to the level of an epidemic or pandemic qualifying for an emergency declaration under Idaho law

  • Includes a clause stating the section shall not be construed as support for or authorization of coronavirus vaccine mandates

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that coronavirus vaccination-related accidents or injuries shall be compensable.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Commerce & Human Resources

3/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources3/8/2022
Commerce and Human Resources3/1/2022

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