Committee approves pilot letting some special districts seek private workers' comp; bill includes sunset
House Bill 160 would allow selected specialty districts, including some fire districts, to seek private workers' compensation alternatives under a time-limited pilot; the committee sent the bill to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation after testimony addressing adverse-selection concerns and pool size.
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The Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee voted to send House Bill 160 to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation. The bill permits certain specialty local districts to explore private-market workers’ compensation coverage under a pilot program and includes a sunset provision.
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