SB20-216
Workers' Compensation For COVID-19
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of presumptions related to an essential worker who contracts COVID-19 for purposes related to workers' compensation.
Bill Summary:
The bill provides that, for purposes of the "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado", if an essential worker who works outside of the home contracts COVID-19, the contraction is:
- Presumed to have arisen out of and in the course of employment; and
- A compensable accident, injury, or occupational disease.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2020 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2020 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 20-216 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment D). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E). | This motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment F). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 20-216, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely |
| 06/08/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 06/02/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)