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IL HB2793
Bill
Status
2/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Dan Ugaste
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AI Summary
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Establishes that accidental injuries sustained while traveling to or from work do not arise out of and in the course of employment, with limited exceptions.
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Creates an exception allowing work-related travel injuries to be compensable if the employee was performing employer-instructed acts, acts with a common law or statutory duty, or acts reasonably expected incident to assigned duties.
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Excludes from coverage injuries sustained during commutes between domicile and primary workplace, personal deviations or errands, or injuries resulting from personal risks.
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Requires consideration of three factors when determining if travel was required: whether travel method was determined by job demands, whether employer reimbursed travel expenses or time, and whether employer directed the route.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
WORKERS COMP EMPLOYEE TRAVEL
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
5/1/2019