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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION; CREATING A PRESUMPTION THAT CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 IS AN INJURY BY ACCIDENT ARISING OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES; PERMITTING EMPLOYERS TO REBUT THAT PRESUMPTION; PROHIBITING WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURERS FROM USING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 CLAIMS IN DEVELOPING RATING PLANS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill creates a presumption that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment for "essential employees," which includes public safety employees, school employees, and any other employees deemed essential under a public health order. The presumption can be rebutted if the employer shows the employee engaged in conduct or activities outside of employment that substantially violated public health orders related to COVID-19. Additionally, the bill prohibits workers' compensation insurers from using COVID-19 claims in developing rating plans. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Chris Chandler (D)*,
Meredith Dixon (D)*,
Day Hochman-Vigil (D)*,
Daymon Ely (D),
Joy Garratt (D),
Pat Roybal Caballero (D),
Last Action
Sent to SJC - Referrals: SJC (on 03/11/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=268&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0268.pdf |
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