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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Passed
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Work based learning liability. Requires an intermediary and an employer to enter into an agreement that sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the intermediary and the employer when participating in a work based learning program. Repeals provisions relating to the federal School to Work Opportunities Act under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that, subject to certain limitations, a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program is entitled to benefits under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that any underwriting decision made by an insurer or rating factor applied to a participant must be based on objective risk based criteria that are applied uniformly and without regard to the age of the student to be covered under the policy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new regulations for work-based learning programs, requiring intermediaries and employers to enter into written agreements outlining their respective duties and responsibilities. It also repeals provisions related to the federal School to Work Opportunities Act and clarifies that students participating in work-based learning programs are generally entitled to benefits under worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws, with specific provisions for unpaid participants. Furthermore, the bill mandates that any insurance underwriting decisions or rating factors for these programs must be based on objective, uniformly applied risk criteria, regardless of a student's age.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Matthew Commons (R)*,
Bob Behning (R),
Alex Burton (D),
Jeff Raatz (R),
Lonnie Randolph (D),
Linda Rogers (R),
Jake Teshka (R),
Last Action
Returned to the House with amendments (on 02/20/2026)
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