Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits by requiring blood test after traumatic injury to determine intoxication
Maddy summaryHB 2037 requires workers who suffer a traumatic injury at work (or claim it occurred at work) to undergo a blood test within 12 hours of treatment to check for alcohol or drug intoxication. If a worker refuses the test, they and their dependents lose eligibility for workers' compensation benefits related to that injury. The bill mandates that tests must be administered by qualified medical personnel following standard practices, with results provided to both the worker and employer. Workers may also request a second test at their own expense if they dispute the initial results.
In committee Feb 12, 2025
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