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IL SB1305

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laura Murphy

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts accidental injuries from repetitive or cumulative trauma occurring within 6 months of employment from being considered by workers' compensation insurers when setting premium rates for employers.

  • Allows the liable employer or its insurer to seek contributions or reimbursement from prior employers for their pro rata share of responsibility in repetitive or cumulative injury awards.

  • Permits contribution or reimbursement claims to be filed within one year of an award, with a 2-year deadline for seeking reimbursement after payment is made.

  • Ensures that contribution or reimbursement proceedings do not delay, diminish, or alter benefits to which employees or their dependents are entitled under workers' compensation law.

  • Authorizes the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission to adopt emergency rules to implement these provisions, with the emergency rulemaking authority repealing one year after the bill's effective date.

Legislative Description

WORKERS COMP-REPETITIVE INJURY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/10/2023
Judiciary Special Issues3/8/2023
Judiciary2/14/2023
Assignments2/3/2023

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