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ID H0593
ID H0593Adds to existing law to provide that COVID-19 vaccination-related accidents or injuries shall be compensable.
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Introduced
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
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 Idaho's workers' compensation law to provide that any accident or injury caused by a COVID-19 vaccination that an employer requires of an employee shall be compensable. The bill also states that the workers' compensation provisions shall be construed in the light most favorable to the employee with respect to such a claim, and it defines "COVID-19 vaccination" to include vaccines licensed under federal law or authorized for emergency use. The bill further clarifies that it does not indicate support for or authorization of vaccine mandates.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce and Human Resources Committee (H)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Commerce & Human Resources (on 02/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0593/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0593.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0593SOP.pdf |
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