Relates to permitting certain claims for compensation based on a COVID-19 diagnosis
This bill allows workers to file or reopen workers' compensation claims for disability caused by a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis if those claims were previously denied or missed filing deadlines due to time limits. It permits claims to be filed within one year of the law's effective date and requires the workers' compensation board to reconsider and re-determine previously denied claims for COVID-19 disability. The law takes effect immediately but expires after two years. It directly affects workers who missed filing windows or had claims rejected under prior time-related rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
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