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ID H0464
ID H0464Adds to existing law to provide that COVID-19 vaccination-related accidents or injuries shall be compensable.
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Introduced
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
In Committee
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/31/2022
03/31/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
WORKER'S COMPENSATION -- Adds to existing law to provide that COVID-19 vaccination-related accidents or injuries shall be compensable.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to existing Idaho law to provide that any accident or injury caused by a required COVID-19 vaccination during the course of employment or as a condition of hiring or continued employment shall be compensable under the state's workers' compensation program. The bill defines "COVID-19 vaccination" to include vaccines that are licensed or authorized for emergency use. It also specifies that the provisions of the workers' compensation law shall be construed in the light most favorable to the employee with respect to such claims. The bill declares an emergency and states that it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce and Human Resources Committee (H)
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Commerce & Human Resources Committee (on 02/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0464/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0464.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0464SOP.pdf |
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