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ND SB2109
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Industry and Business
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AI Summary
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Definition of "disability" changed from loss of "earnings capacity" to loss of "actual earnings capacity" for workers' compensation claims filed on or after August 1, 2025
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New definition of "electronic means" added to allow Workforce Safety and Insurance to issue forms, decisions, and notices via electronic delivery methods in addition to regular mail
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Maximum death benefits cap increased from $300,000 to $400,000 for employee deaths resulting from workplace injuries occurring on or after the effective date
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Annual scholarship fund maximum per applicant increased from $10,000 to $12,500 per year for up to five years
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Clarifies that mental/psychological conditions caused by physical workplace injuries must be "physiologically caused" and specifies that emotional circumstances accompanying work-related injuries (loss of self-esteem, divorce, lifestyle disruption, etc.) count as contributing causes when evaluating claims
Legislative Description
The definition of disability, the definition of electronic means, forms and decisions issued by electronic means, requests for rehearing of an administrative order, maximum death benefits, and the scholarship fund; and to provide for application.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/9/2025