BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1228: Workers' comp/liquor & drugs

Limiting industrial insurance benefits for injuries or diseases caused by use of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Summary

Prohibits industrial insurance benefits, other than medical benefits, from being paid to or on behalf of a worker or to his or her spouse, child, or dependent if the worker's being under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug was the primary cause of the worker's injury or death.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1228), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to limiting industrial insurance benefits for injuries or diseases caused by use of intoxicating liquor or drugs;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 13, 2017First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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