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Bill would clarify when employer-provided or reimbursed vehicles trigger workers' compensation coverage
Summary
Representative Ed Buttrey told the committee House Bill 367 would clarify that furnishing an employer vehicle or reimbursing an employee for travel expense is not by itself dispositive of workers' compensation coverage; proponents from insurers, contractors and business groups said the change would reduce uncertainty and litigation.
Representative Ed Buttrey opened House Bill 367, saying the bill would resolve ambiguity about workers' compensation liability when employers provide vehicles or reimburse employees for using personal vehicles.
Proponents including the Montana Self Insurers Association, Montana Contractor Compensation Fund, Montana Building Industry Association, Montana State Fund, Montana Chamber, and others told the committee they support the bill because current court decisions have in some cases treated mere provision of a vehicle or…
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