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IL HB2793

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dan Ugaste

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Excludes from coverage injuries sustained during commutes between domicile and primary workplace, personal deviations or errands, or injuries resulting from personal risks.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

WORKERS COMP EMPLOYEE TRAVEL

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

5/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2019
Workforce Development3/6/2019
Labor & Commerce2/26/2019
Rules2/14/2019

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