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NY A03531

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Gary Pretlow

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 138 to the workers' compensation law establishing that only employers or the board may designate which employees receive coverage under workers' compensation policies
  • Prohibits insurance carriers from making coverage determinations or basing premium calculations on remuneration paid to individuals not designated for coverage by the employer or board
  • Preserves employers' existing obligations to provide workers' compensation coverage as required under section ten of the workers' compensation law and other applicable laws
  • Does not shield employers from penalties for non-compliance with workers' compensation requirements
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits workers compensation carriers from forcing policyholders to cover individuals who are not their employees.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor2/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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