The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Xavier I. Alexander.
DIGEST
SB 310 Original 2020 Regular Session Ward
Proposed law provides that it is public policy of the DOTD to provide financial security to the
families of deceased DOTD workers who suffer death as a result of any injury arising out of a
hazardous situation, while in the course and scope of employment.
Proposed law provides that the surviving spouse of a DOTD worker who suffers death as a result of
any injury arising out of a hazardous situation, while in the course and scope of employment, shall
be paid $100,000 in death benefits.
Proposed law provides that in absence of a surviving spouse, the child or children of a DOTD worker
who suffers death as a result of any injury arising out of a hazardous situation, while in the course
and scope of employment, shall be paid $100,000 in death benefits.
Proposed law provides that in absence of a surviving spouse or children, the named beneficiary of
a DOTD worker who suffers death as a result of any injury arising out of a hazardous situation, while
in the course and scope of employment, shall be paid $100,000 in death benefits.
Proposed law provides that in absence of a surviving spouse, children, or a named beneficiary, the
estate of a DOTD worker who suffers death as a result of any injury arising out of a hazardous
situation, while in the course and scope of employment, shall be paid $100,000 in death benefits.
Proposed law provides that the $100,000 death benefit payment shall be paid out of the
Transportation Trust Fund. Further provides that all recipients of the death benefit shall waive all
rights to sue the department.
Proposed law the department shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement provisions of this
Chapter.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 48:2206)