Provides an exemption from workers' compensation coverage for certain members of a recognized religious sect
Summary
Permits an employer who is a member of a recognized religious sect to file an application with the department of labor to be exempted from the provisions of the workers' compensation law with respect to employees who are members of the same recognized religious sect whose religious tenets or teachings oppose acceptance of any insurance benefits.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2019
Last action Jul 15, 2020
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jul 15, 2020
Assembly · Failed
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN LABOR
Jan 8, 2020
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
Feb 12, 2019
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andy Goodell
RRepublican
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