Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 770 — WORKERS COMP-TRAVEL-CAUSATION

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an employee who is required to travel in connection with his or her employment and who suffers an injury while in travel status is eligible for benefits only if the injury arises out of and in the course of employment while he or she is actively engaged in the duties of employment. Defines "accident" and "injury". Provides that "injury" includes the aggravation of a pre-existing condition by an accident arising out of and in the course of the employment, but only for so long as the aggravation of the pre-existing condition continues to be the major contributing cause of the disability. Provides that an injury resulting directly or indirectly from idiopathic causes is not compensable. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015

  6. To Subcommittee on Special Issues (LA)

  7. Assigned to Labor

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kyle McCarter

Sponsors

  • Kyle McCarter · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kyle McCarter

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 770 do?
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an employee who is required to travel in connection with his or her employment and who suffers an injury while in travel status is eligible for benefits only if the injury arises out of and in the course of employment while he or she is actively engaged in the duties of employment. Defines "accident" and "injury". Provides that "injury" includes the aggravation of a pre-existing condition by an accident arising out of and in the course of the employment, but only for so long as the aggravation of the pre-existing condition continues to be the major contributing cause of the disability. Provides that an injury resulting directly or indirectly from idiopathic causes is not compensable. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 770?
SB 770 is sponsored by Kyle McCarter.
What is the current status of SB 770?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 770?
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