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MO HB2375
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brad Christ
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of compensable injury to require the accident be the prevailing factor in causing the injury, resulting medical condition, disability, and the need for treatment (adding treatment as a new required element)
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Eliminates the "extension of premises" doctrine for commuting injuries, making accidents in company-owned vehicles traveling to/from work non-compensable even on customary routes
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Allows employers to offset workers' compensation awards by the employer's pro rata share of premiums paid for insurance policies that provide benefits to the injured employee
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Creates a new motion to dismiss procedure allowing employers to seek dismissal within 180 days of claim filing based on grounds including untimely notice, intoxication, or claimant not being employed by the employer
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Removes the penalty provision that doubled unpaid temporary/partial compensation awards and clarifies that gradual deterioration or progressive degeneration caused by employment risks remains compensable as an occupational disease
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation
Last Action
Second read and referred: General Laws(S)
2/26/2026