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HB 221 Original 2016 Regular Session Hunter
Abstract: Removes the prohibition on the receipt of workers' compensation benefits while
incarcerated.
Present law requires a forfeiture of workers' comp benefits while incarcerated, except in certain
circumstances.
Present law provides that if the incarcerated injured worker has a dependent who relies on the
compensation for support, a workers' compensation judge may order that the benefits are paid to the
dependent's guardian.
Present law allows for the payment of medical expenses incurred when an employee has been
assigned to work release or a transitional work program and is injured during his participation in
such program.
Present law provides that the injured employee is eligible to resume collection of workers'
compensation benefits upon his release.
Proposed law removes the requirement of forfeiture of workers' compensation benefits while
incarcerated.
(Repeals R.S. 23:1201.4)