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MO HB1609

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joe McGaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and re-enacts section 287.030, RSMo, to revise the definition of "employer" under workers' compensation law
  • Adds construction industry employers who erect, demolish, alter, or repair improvements to the definition of employer in subsection 1
  • Removes the previous exemption that allowed construction industry employers to avoid workers' compensation requirements if they had fewer than five employees, now requiring only one or more employees
  • Maintains the five-employee threshold for other types of employers unless they voluntarily elect coverage under section 287.090
  • Preserves existing provisions counting family members within the third degree of affinity or consanguinity toward the employee threshold

Legislative Description

Revises the definition of "employer" as it relates to workers' compensation

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H)

2/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development And Workplace Safety2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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