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ID H0160

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Single-purpose districts organized for constructing or furnishing municipal services are excluded from the definition of "public employer" and "public corporation" for worker's compensation insurance requirements

  • Cities, counties, and school districts remain classified as public employers/corporations that must insure worker's compensation liability with the state insurance fund rather than private carriers

  • The new definitions include a sunset provision expiring July 1, 2030, requiring legislative review before that date to evaluate effectiveness and determine whether to remove or revise the provisions

  • Technical corrections update an incorrect code reference from section 72-103 to 72-205(6) regarding Idaho National Guard benefits, and modernize language (e.g., "indorse" to "endorse")

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to define a public employer and a public corporation with respect to certain requirements regarding security for compensation.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025 Session Law Chapter 105 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources2/21/2025
Commerce and Human Resources2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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