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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply automatically and without election to all employers and all their employees, including, but not limited to, sole proprietors and general contractors and their subcontractors (currently, all employers and all their employees), engaged in any department enterprises or businesses which are declared to be extra hazardous. Removes a provision that the Act shall not be construed to apply to any sole proprietor or partner or member of a limited liability company who elects not to provide and pay compensation for accidental injuries sustained by himself, arising out of and in the course of the employment according to the provisions of the Act. Provides that the definition of "corporate officer" does not include a sole proprietor.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Workers' Compensation Act to expand automatic coverage to include sole proprietors and subcontractors in extra hazardous industries. Currently, the law applied to most employers and employees, but this bill removes the previous option for sole proprietors to opt out of workers' compensation coverage. The bill specifically eliminates language that previously allowed sole proprietors, partners, or limited liability company members to choose not to provide compensation for work-related injuries. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the definition of "corporate officer" does not include a sole proprietor, which means sole proprietors will now be automatically included under the workers' compensation requirements. This change aims to provide broader protection for workers in potentially dangerous industries by ensuring that sole proprietors and their employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance, regardless of their previous election to opt out. The bill applies to various high-risk industries including construction, mining, food service, and other enterprises using potentially dangerous equipment or working in hazardous conditions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=35&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0035.htm |
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