RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 475 (HB 608) 2021 Regular Session Gaines
New law establishes as public policy of the Dept. of Transportation and Development
(DOTD) the provision of 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.
New law specifies death benefits are conditioned on survivors waiver or liability.
New law requires the payment of $100,000 in death benefits to 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.
New law specifies 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, and that is not the result of an intentional act, will
be paid $100,000 in death benefits.
New law specifies that in absence of a surviving spouse, the child or children or 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, will be paid $100,000 in
death benefits.
New law specifies that in absence of a surviving spouse, the child or 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, will be paid
$100,000 in death benefits.
New law requires that the $100,000 death benefit payment be paid out of the Transportation
Trust Fund. Requires that all recipients of the death benefit waive all rights to sue the
department.
New law requires the department promulgate rules as necessary to implement provisions of
new law.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 29, 2021).
(Adds R.S. 48:2211)