Bill > H0115

This bill amends Section 72-433 of Idaho Code regarding medical examinations for injured employees in workers' compensation cases, specifically adding a new provision that excludes psychological, neuropsychological, and psychiatric examinations from the existing rules about audio and video recording. The bill maintains the existing provisions that require employees to submit to medical examinations when requested by employers or ordered by the commission, with reimbursement for travel expenses and potential wage loss. Employees retain the right to have their own physician present during the examination, and the bill clarifies that for psychological and psychiatric exams specifically, the provisions related to audio and video recording do not apply. The amendment also includes an emergency clause, making the law effective on July 1, 2025, which suggests the legislature views these changes as time-sensitive or immediately necessary for workers' compensation proceedings. The bill appears to be a targeted adjustment to existing workers' compensation examination protocols, providing additional specificity about the documentation and recording of medical evaluations.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0115/