Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation

HB 1967 modifies Missouri's workers' compensation laws by clarifying definitions and narrowing the scope of coverage for injuries and illnesses. The bill explicitly defines "accident" as an unexpected traumatic event and requires that the accident be the prevailing factor in causing an injury or disability for it to be compensable. It also restricts coverage for occupational diseases to a specific list of conditions caused by toxic exposure and excludes injuries that occur while commuting to or from work. Additionally, the legislation updates the definition of "employee" to include minors regardless of legal employment status while excluding certain vehicle operators and religious organization workers.