House Bill No. introduced by E. Buttrey and R. Marshall aims to revise workers' compensation laws specifically concerning transportation. The bill amends Section 39-71-407 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that whether an employer provides transportation or an employee receives reimbursement for travel expenses is not determinative of the employee's coverage under workers' compensation insurance. This change is intended to ensure that employees are protected regardless of how their transportation is handled, as long as the travel is necessitated by their employment.

Additionally, the bill establishes an applicability date, stating that it will apply to claims for workers' compensation benefits where the injury or death occurs on or after October 1, 2025. The revisions aim to provide clearer guidelines for both employers and employees regarding coverage in transportation-related incidents, thereby enhancing the protection afforded to workers in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-71-407
HB0367_1(1): 39-71-407
HB0367_1(2): 39-71-407
HB0367_1(3): 39-71-407
HB0367_1(4): 39-71-407
HB0367_1(5): 39-71-407
HB0367_1: 39-71-407
HB0367_2(1): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(2): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(3): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(4): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(5): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(6): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(7): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(8): 39-71-407
HB0367_2(9): 39-71-407
HB0367_2: 39-71-407