Senate Sponsors: LAUZEN. Short description: WRK COMP-COVERAGE-OTHER STATES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the Act shall be applied impartially to the employer and employee in cases arising under the Act. Deletes, from the definition of "employee", persons whose employment is outside Illinois if the contract of hire is made within Illinois. Prohibits compensation under the Act if the employee elects to receive compensation under the workers' compensation laws of another state. Provides that the Act does not apply under specified circumstances if the employee is entitled to receive compensation under the workers' compensation laws of another state. Makes other changes. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status