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WY HB0059

WY HB0059
Worker's compensation-COVID-19.


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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
02/17/2022
Passed
03/03/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/08/2022

Introduced Session

2022 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to worker's compensation; amending the experience rating system requirements for claims related to COVID-19; repealing a fund transfer; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the worker's compensation laws in Wyoming related to COVID-19 claims. It extends the period in which COVID-19-related claims are not chargeable to an employer's experience rating from December 30, 2020 to March 31, 2023. The bill also removes a provision that would have the state workers' compensation division estimate the cost of such claims and deposit or dedicate federal funds to cover those costs. The bill goes into effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative process.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Appropriations (Joint)

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 16 (on 03/08/2022)

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