Illinois SB 35: WORK COMP-SOLE PROPRIETORS

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Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply automatically and without election to all employers and all their employees, including, but not limited to, sole proprietors and general contractors and their subcontractors (currently, all employers and all their employees), engaged in any department enterprises or businesses which are declared to be extra hazardous. Removes a…

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Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply automatically and without election to all employers and all their employees, including, but not limited to, sole proprietors and general contractors and their subcontractors (currently, all employers and all their employees), engaged in any department enterprises or businesses which are declared to be extra hazardous. Removes a provision that the Act shall not be construed to apply to any sole proprietor or partner or member of a limited liability company who elects not to provide and pay compensation for accidental injuries sustained by himself, arising out of and in the course of the employment according to the provisions of the Act. Provides that the definition of "corporate officer" does not include a sole proprietor.

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Jan 13, 2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
Jan 13, 2025SenateFirst Reading
Jan 13, 2025CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Jan 22, 2025CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
Jan 31, 2025SenateTo Workers Compensation
Mar 21, 2025CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

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