House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise Montana's workers' compensation laws by introducing new provisions that prohibit unlawfully employed aliens from being eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The bill stipulates that insurers must deny or close claims for workers' compensation benefits if the claimant is an illegal alien or has left the United States or certain U.S. territories while a claim is being made or is ongoing. Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions in Section 39-71-118 to clarify that only aliens who are lawfully employed are considered employees under the workers' compensation laws.

The bill also amends Section 39-71-4003 to include a new requirement that any inpatient care for catastrophically injured workers must comply with U.S. territorial requirements if the care is provided outside of Montana. This legislative change is intended to ensure that workers' compensation claims are managed more effectively and that benefits are only available to those who are legally entitled to them. Overall, the bill seeks to tighten eligibility criteria for workers' compensation claims and enhance the integrity of the system.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-71-118, 39-71-4003
HB0805_1(1): 39-71-118, 39-71-4003
HB0805_1(2): 39-71-118, 39-71-4003
HB0805_1(3): 39-71-118, 39-71-4003
HB0805_1: 39-71-118, 39-71-4003