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SF3407 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adoption

Related bill: HF3228

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to update and clarify the definitions and provisions related to workers' compensation in Minnesota by incorporating recommendations made by the Workers Compensation Advisory Council.

Main Provisions

  • Amendment of Employee Definition: The bill updates the definition of "employee" in the Minnesota Statutes to include various groups and individuals performing services for compensation or voluntarily under specific conditions. This encompasses a broad range of roles like law enforcement, volunteer workers in governmental services, and students in medical education programs.

  • Inclusion of Volunteers and Uncompensated Workers: It addresses the inclusion of voluntary and uncompensated workers in certain roles, such as emergency management, social services, and education, specifying that such individuals' compensation for injury or death will be based on the prevailing wage for similar paid work.

  • Specific Occupational Inclusions: The bill elaborates on who qualifies as an employee, including military personnel in active service, University of Minnesota faculty, and voluntary emergency service providers such as ambulance drivers and civil air patrol members.

  • Insurance Responsibilities: Specifies responsibilities for maintaining workers' compensation insurance for different agencies and participants involved in consumer-directed support services.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Expanded Coverage: The definition of "employee" is expanded to cover more voluntary and nonprofit roles in specific state-recognized capacities, ensuring broader workers' compensation coverage.

  • Repeal of Certain Rules: The bill proposes repealing Minnesota Rules part 5220.2840, implying changes to certain procedural or administrative elements within the workers' compensation framework.

Relevant Terms

  • Workers' Compensation
  • Voluntary Workers
  • Military Forces
  • Emergency Management
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Consumer Support Grant
  • Medical Reserve Corps
  • Faculty Members
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Prevailing Wage

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toLabor
May 12, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance
May 12, 2025SenateFloorActionPursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, referred toRules and Administration
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Adopt previous comm report
SenateNoteActionHF substituted in committee

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies definitions of 'employee' for workers compensation purposes under section 176.011, subdivision 9.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment to definitions and inclusion of additional volunteer roles under 'employee.'"
      ]
    },
    "citation": "176.011",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references modifications to general exclusions for workers' compensation under section 176.041, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Minor adjustments to the definition of exclusions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "176.041",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends medical benefits provisions for workers' compensation claims under section 176.135, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified language for types of compensable medical treatments."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "176.135",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1 "
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill includes amendments related to the statute of limitations for filing workers' compensation claims under section 176.151.",
      "modified": [
        "Extension of deadline for filing certain types of claims."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "176.151",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the procedure for reporting injuries for workers' compensation purposes under section 176.175, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates to required documentation for injury reports."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "176.175",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill makes reference to adjustments in the procedures for interveners to workers' compensation proceedings per section 176.361, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Revises guidelines for submitting intervenor petitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "176.361",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill proposes changes to appellate procedures for workers' compensation cases under section 176.421, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Modifies deadlines and filing requirements for appeals."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "176.421",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

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