HB 5697
Short Description: WRK COMP-DEATH-CHILD-GUARDIAN
House Sponsors
Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act relating to compensation for an accidental injury resulting in death. Provides that if payments are to made to a child who is under 18 years of age, a guardian of the child’s estate must be appointed under the Probate Act of 1975 and it shall be the responsibility of the guardian of the child’s estate to manage the child’s estate in accordance with the Probate Act of 1975.
Last Action
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Chamber |
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2/9/2010 |
House |
Referred to Rules Committ |
HB 5721
Short Description: WRK COMP-INTOXICATION-EMPLOYEE
House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act. Provides that no compensation is payable if an injury was caused primarily by the intoxication of the employee, the influence of alcohol or certain drugs not prescribed by a physician, or the combined influence of alcohol and drugs that affected the employee to the extent that the intoxication constituted a departure from employment. Contains provisions regarding evidence, admissibility, presumptions, and other matters. Requires an employee to notify the employer of the prescription of any narcotic drug that may adversely affect the employee’s ability to safely perform his or her job duties before the start of any job duties. Effective immediately.
Last Action
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2/9/2010 |
House |
Referred to Rules Committee |
HB 6157
Short Description: WRK COMP OPERATIONS FUND FEE
House Sponsors
Rep. David Reis
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Workers’ Compensation Act. On July 1, 2010, reduces the annual Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Operations Fund Surcharge from 1.01% to 0.5% and reduces the annual Workers’ Compensation Commission Operations Fund Fee from 0.0075% to 0.0035%. Provides that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Operations Fund Surcharge and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Operations Fund Fee may not be charged on or after July 1, 2011, but the Department of Insurance and Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission may continue to exercise powers and duties with respect to payments due before July 1, 2011 and delinquencies, penalties, and overpayments with respect to those payments. Effective July 1, 2010.
Last Action
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Chamber |
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2/11/2010 |
House |
Referred to Rules Committee |
HB 6159
Short Description: WRK COMP-INJURY-ALCOHOL-DRUGS
House Sponsors
Rep. David Reis
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act as follows: defines “injury” as an injury that has arisen out of and in the course of employment; provides that an injury by accident is compensable only if the accident was the prevailing factor in causing both the resulting medical condition and disability; provides that an injury is deemed to arise out of and in the course of the employment only if specified conditions are met; provides that an injury resulting directly or indirectly from idiopathic causes is not compensable; provides that no compensation is payable if an injury was caused primarily by the intoxication of the employee or by the influence of alcohol or certain drugs and contains various provisions relating to the use of alcohol and drugs; requires Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission commissioners and arbitrators to weigh the evidence impartially without giving the benefit of the doubt to any party when weighing evidence and resolving factual conflicts. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Last Action
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Chamber |
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2/11/2010 |
House |
Referred to Rules Committee |
HB 6226
Short Description: WORKERS COMP-SUBCONTRACTOR
House Sponsors
Rep. Chapin Rose
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act. Provides that a subcontractor under contract to a general contractor may elect to be covered under any policy of workers’ compensation insurance insuring the contractor upon written agreement of the contractor, by filing written notice of the election, on a form prescribed by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Last Action
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Chamber |
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2/11/2010 |
House |
Referred to Rules Committee |
SB 3829
Short Description: WRK COMP-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Terry Link
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act. Provides that an employer or group of employers and the representative of its employees may agree to establish binding obligations and procedures relating to workers’ compensation. Provides that the agreement must be limited to, but need not include: an alternative dispute resolution system to supplement, modify, or replace the procedural or dispute resolution provisions of the Act; a list of providers of medical treatment that may be the exclusive source of all medical and related treatment; a list of providers which may be the exclusive source of impartial medical examinations; creation of a transitional or modified return to work program; a list of individuals and companies for the provision of vocational rehabilitation or retraining programs; the establishment of safety committees and safety procedures; and the adoption of a 24 hour health care coverage plan. Provides that a copy of the agreement shall be filed with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Provides that the new provisions do not allow any agreement that diminishes an employee’s entitlement to benefits under the Act, an agreement does not diminish an employee’s entitlement to benefits, and an agreement that diminishes the employee’s entitlement to benefits is void. Provides that an employer insured under the Act shall provide notice to its insurance carrier of its intent to enter into an agreement with its employees and obtain consent from its insurance carrier to enter into an agreement. Effective immediately.
Last Action
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Chamber |
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2/11/2010 |
Senate |
Referred to Assignments |
SB 3830
Short Description: WRK COMP-LEVEL OF DISABILITY
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Brady
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act. Provides that permanent partial or total disability shall be certified by a physician and demonstrated by use of medically defined objective measurements, that subjective complaints shall not be considered unless supported by and clearly related to objective measurements, and that a specified publication shall be applied in determining the level of disability. Provides that temporary total disability payments shall not exceed 104 weeks if the injured employee’s medical impairment rating determined as a percentage of the whole person is less than 70%. Provides that no compensation is payable if an injury was caused primarily by the intoxication of the employee or caused by the influence of alcohol or certain drugs that affected the employee to such an extent that the intoxication constituted a departure from employment, and includes provisions regarding evidence, presumptions, and other matters. Makes other changes.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
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2/11/2010 |
Senate |
Referred to Assignments |
SB 3832
Short Description: WRK COMP-FRAUD-DECISIONS
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Brady
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act. Provides that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission may recall a decision or settlement when fraud has been determined to be committed related to the case. Provides that the Commission shall implement a rule to establish a process for recalling a decision or settlement that is subject to recall due to fraud. Provides that the fraud and insurance non-compliance unit of the Department of Insurance shall employ one or more attorneys as special prosecutors who shall initiate and prosecute any necessary criminal or civil actions in any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction in this State. Provides that the special prosecutors may also assist State’s Attorneys in prosecuting violations of this Section, without charge to the county. Provides that when the Attorney General or a State’s Attorney declines to prosecute a referral from the fraud and insurance non-compliance unit of an alleged violation of this Section, the Attorney General or the State’s Attorney declining prosecution shall provide in writing a response to the unit within 30 days of such decision setting forth the reasons and basis for the decision. Provides that the unit shall provide the response to the employer.
Last Action
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Chamber |
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2/11/2010 |
Senate |
Referred to Assignments |
