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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Worker's compensation. Increases the amount of worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation benefits available under current law for injuries and disablements occurring on and after July 1, 2024, and before July 1, 2025, by: (1) 10% on and after July 1, 2025; (2) 6% on and after July 1, 2026; (3) 4% on and after July 1, 2027; (4) 4% on and after July 1, 2028; (5) 4% on and after July 1, 2029; and (6) 4% on and after July 1, 2030. (Under current law, the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation benefits increase by 3% on and after July 1, 2025, relative to the amount for injuries and disablements occurring on and after July 1, 2024, and before July 1, 2025, and 3% on and after July 1, 2026, relative to the amount for injuries and disablements occurring on and after July 1, 2025, and before July 1, 2026.)
AI Summary
This bill increases workers' compensation and occupational disease compensation benefits through a multi-year schedule of percentage increases starting July 1, 2025. The bill raises the compensation rates for permanent partial impairment, average weekly wage calculations, and maximum compensation limits for workplace injuries and occupational diseases. Specifically, the bill implements a 10% increase on July 1, 2025, followed by 6% on July 1, 2026, and then 4% annual increases on July 1 in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. The changes affect how compensation is calculated for various types of workplace injuries, including specific body part losses, permanent impairments, and disability benefits. The bill gradually increases the dollar value per degree of impairment and the maximum compensation amounts, providing more financial support for workers who suffer job-related injuries or occupational diseases. The changes are designed to help workers receive more comprehensive compensation that keeps pace with potential increases in living costs and medical expenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/408/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0408/SB0408.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0408/fiscal-notes/SB0408.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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