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This bill modifies several key provisions of Missouri's workers' compensation law, focusing on redefining and clarifying the terms "employee," "accident," "injury," and "occupational disease." The bill changes the standard for compensable injuries from "prevailing factor" to "substantial factor," making it slightly easier for employees to qualify for benefits. It expands coverage for certain conditions like repetitive motion injuries and introduces specific provisions for first responders to receive compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) under clearly defined circumstances. The bill also modifies rules around medical treatment, including requiring healthcare providers to communicate fully with patients and disclosing financial interests in referral facilities. Additionally, the legislation addresses drug and alcohol-related workplace injuries, reducing or forfeiting benefits if an employee is found to be under the influence during an accident. The bill aims to clarify and slightly broaden workers' compensation coverage while maintaining protections for employers, and it specifically overturns or modifies several previous legal interpretations of workers' compensation law in Missouri.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=87