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NY A11028
Bill
Status
6/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Jean-Pierre
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AI Summary
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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.
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Creates a rebuttable presumption in favor of claimants, requiring substantial evidence to the contrary to overcome the presumption of compensability.
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Applies to workers' compensation claims and proceedings for enforcement of claims under New York law.
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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