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ID H0698
Bill
Status
3/7/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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