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HB1253 - 104th General Assembly

WORKERS COMP-CAUSATION
Last Action
1/28/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Ugaste
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 305/1from Ch. 48, par. 138.1
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an injury arises out of and in the course of employment only if the accident significantly caused or contributed to both the resulting condition and the disability. Provides that an injury does not arise out of and in the course of employment if (1) the hazard or risk was not incidental to employment and was a hazard or risk to which the general public is also exposed, (2) the injury did not occur at a time and place and under circumstances reasonably required by the employment, or (3) the disability resulted from a personal risk. Limits conditions under which repetitive or cumulative trauma is compensable. Provides that gradual deterioration or progressive degeneration of the body caused by aging is not compensable as repetitive or cumulative trauma. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/10/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Ugaste
1/28/2025 House First Reading
1/28/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee