On May 15, ALSK LEG passed bill amending workers' comp provisions.
ALSK LEG passed SB 147 amending workers' comp reemployment rights and benefits, creating stay-at-work program, amendments to guaranty fund, PTSD benefits.
Measure would amend ALSK LEG 23.30, the Alaska workers' compensation act.
Provisions
Amends ALSK LEG 23.30.005(h) technical amendments, also requires stay-at-work benefits report by Oct. 1, providing numbers and costs of program for beneficiaries.
Amendments ALSK LEG 23.30.041(c) giving employee ten days to notify employer of decision to participate in reemployment benefits process or stay-at-work program.
Amends provisions regarding the content and structure of reemployment plans.
ALSK LEG 23.30 is amended adding new section 118 to exclude mental injury from work-related stress as presumptively eligible for PTSD workers' compensation.
Legislative History
On May 11, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 6, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On May 11, 2024, bill introduced in House; on May 15, 2024, bill passed House.
Effectiveness
Upon approval by governor or veto override, SB 147 will be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Jul. 2024 ALSK LEG Bill Approval
On Jul. 12, 2024, ALSK LEG reported bill approval by governor, became Ch. 12 SLA 24.
