WRK COMP-INTOXICATION-EMPLOYEE
Summary
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that no compensation is payable if an injury was caused primarily by the intoxication of the employee, the influence of alcohol or certain drugs not prescribed by a physician, or the combined influence of alcohol and drugs that affected the employee to the extent that the intoxication constituted a departure from employment. Contains provisions regarding evidence, admissibility, presumptions, and other matters. Requires an employee to notify the employer of the prescription of any narcotic drug that may adversely affect the employee's ability to safely perform his or her job duties before the start of any job duties. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 9, 2010
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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