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NY A11028

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Jean-Pierre

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new presumption to workers' compensation law that death of an injured worker due to opioid overdose is compensable where the worker was prescribed opioids as a result of their workplace injury.

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption in favor of claimants, requiring substantial evidence to the contrary to overcome the presumption of compensability.

  • Applies to workers' compensation claims and proceedings for enforcement of claims under New York law.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to presumptions for the death of an injured worker due to opioid overdose where that injured worker was prescribed opioids as a result of his or her workplace injury.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Rules6/14/2018
Codes6/5/2018
Labor5/31/2018

Full Bill Text

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