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House narrows liability for prison work programs with HB267; debate on disability settlements
Utah House of Representatives · February 25, 1993
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Summary
HB267, intended to limit state liability for inmates working in prison programs, passed after amendments clarifying scope; floor debate debated whether limiting compensation for permanent or partial disabilities would be fair once prisoners are released.
House Bill 267 came up on the floor Feb. 25 to clarify the state's liability for inmates participating in correctional work programs. Representative Fox explained the bill seeks to designate an 'exclusive remedy' for inmates injured while working in prison programs so they are not treated as standard paid employees…
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