Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Removes provisions concerning the employment status of disaster volunteers for purposes of worker's compensation. Provides that specified sworn disaster volunteers who assist the Illinois Emergency Management Agency without compensation, other than reimbursement for travel, lodging, or meals, shall be considered an employee of the Agency under the Workers' Compensation Act or Workers' Occupational Diseases Act for purposes of any claims related to the assistance provided. Further provides that a specified delegate may administer a required oath to personnel. Sets requirements concerning the filing of the oath. Makes other changes. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that specified sworn disaster volunteers who assist an emergency services and disaster agency may be covered by the county or municipality, as applicable, if it has elected to provide coverage, as an employee under the Workers' Compensation Act or Workers' Occupational Diseases Act for purposes of any claim related to the assistance provided. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB4111 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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