SB0640 Summary

• Extends the time period for arbitrators or the Commission to correct clerical errors or computation errors from 15 days to 21 days after receiving an award or decision.

• Establishes procedures for motions to recall awards, including that judicial review is stayed pending disposition of a motion to recall and that the time for filing judicial review begins upon receipt of the Commission's decision on the motion.

• Excludes claims against the State of Illinois from judicial review and specifies venue rules for Circuit Court review of workers' compensation cases.

• Requires parties seeking judicial review who lost before the Commission to provide collateral or guarantee of payment of awards, with options including insurance policies, self-insurance certificates, escrow accounts, or bonds.

• Makes conforming changes to both the Workers' Compensation Act and Workers' Occupational Diseases Act regarding appeal procedures and extends similar provisions to occupational disease claims.