Bill > H0066

This bill amends Section 72-713 of Idaho Code to update the procedures for serving notices of hearings in worker's compensation cases. Currently, the law requires the commission to provide at least ten days' written notice of hearing details, but the bill changes how that notice is delivered. Under the new provisions, parties represented by attorneys will receive notices via email, while unrepresented parties will receive notices by certified mail. The bill also introduces a flexible option for unrepresented parties to change their preferred method of service by providing written notice to the commission and a valid email address. These changes modernize the notification process by incorporating electronic communication while maintaining a reliable alternative for parties without legal representation. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which allows time for implementation and preparation by the worker's compensation commission and affected parties.

Business and Industry

Commerce and Human Resources Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0066/