IL SB1422

Repetitive or cumulative trauma injuries occurring within 6 months of employment start cannot be used by workers' compensation insurers to set premium rates for employers.

Employers liable for repetitive or cumulative injury awards can seek contributions or reimbursement from prior employers for their proportional share of responsibility, as determined by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.

Contribution or reimbursement proceedings must occur within one year after an award is made and cannot delay or reduce benefits to the injured employee or their dependents.

No contributions or reimbursements can be sought for payments made more than 2 years prior.

This section applies only to injuries occurring on or after the effective date of the 2019 amendment, with the Commission required to adopt emergency rules for implementation.