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MT SB308

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Derek Harvey

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing cap on workers' compensation benefits tied to Montana's state average weekly wage and replaces it with a fixed maximum of $2,885 per week

  • Applies the new $2,885 weekly cap to temporary total disability, permanent total disability, permanent partial disability, and death benefits

  • Sets new wage election limits for partnerships, sole proprietors, LLCs, and corporate officers at a minimum of $900/month (or $200/week for corporations) and maximum of $2,885/week for premium and benefit calculations

  • Amends five sections of Montana Code Annotated (39-71-118, 39-71-701, 39-71-702, 39-71-703, and 39-71-721)

  • Weekly compensation benefits remain calculated at 66 2/3% of wages received at time of injury, subject to the new $2,885 maximum

Legislative Description

Revising workers' compensation insurance laws to remove the limitation on benefits to the state's weekly average wage

Labor and Employment

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Claims3/4/2025
Business, Labor and Economic Affairs2/13/2025

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