Bill > SB00462

This bill proposes to modify the existing legal definition of "occupational disease" in workers' compensation law to include substance use disorder (SUD) specifically in cases where an employee experiences repetitive strain injuries in the workplace. By adding SUD to the definition, the bill would allow workers who develop a substance use disorder as a result of workplace-related repetitive strain injuries to potentially qualify for workers' compensation benefits. The bill aims to recognize the potential connection between certain workplace conditions and the development of substance use disorders, thereby providing additional protections and support for workers who might be negatively impacted by their work environment. Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job, and this bill seeks to expand the understanding of what constitutes a work-related health condition.

Labor and Employment

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