This bill amends section 48-144.01 of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act to enhance the confidentiality of injury reports filed with the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court. It establishes that reports of reportable injuries must be filed within ten days of the employer or insurer being notified of the injury. The new language specifies that these reports are confidential and not open to public inspection unless certain conditions are met, such as the employee waiving confidentiality or if the requester is directly involved in the case, such as the employee, their attorney, or authorized agents of involved parties.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific circumstances under which reports may be accessed, including for state or federal investigations, statistical purposes, or if a court orders the release. The bill also mandates that any requests for inspection or copying of these reports must follow a prescribed form and manner set by the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court administrator. The original section 48-144.01 is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the existing legal framework regarding the confidentiality and access to injury reports.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-144.01