HB 2317 Summary

• Modifies civil penalties for employers failing to secure workers' compensation insurance, with increased penalties for hazardous industries ($1,000 per employee first offense) versus other employers ($500 per employee first offense)

• Allows Commissioner of Labor discretion to reduce penalties by up to 30% for early compliance or payment, but prohibits reductions if an injury occurred during non-compliance

• Requires all employers to post notice of workers' compensation coverage compliance, with penalties up to $500 for failure to post, enforceable weekly

• Authorizes rewards of up to 25% of collected penalties (capped at $10,000) to individuals reporting violations, with their identity protected from public records disclosure

• Directs Commissioner of Labor to annually approve a list of hazardous industries based on occupational injury and fatality data from federal sources, using specified factors to determine classification