The bill aims to provide coverage under workers' compensation for employees who experience serious adverse events after receiving employer-mandated vaccines. It amends Section 39-71-119 of the Montana Code Annotated to include a definition of "serious adverse event," which encompasses conditions such as death, life-threatening illnesses, hospitalization, significant incapacity, congenital anomalies, and medical events that may require intervention. The bill specifies that these adverse events are considered injuries under workers' compensation law.

Additionally, the bill establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval, and it applies to injuries occurring on or after this effective date. The new legal language inserted into the current law clarifies the definition of injuries related to employer-mandated vaccinations, ensuring that employees who suffer from serious adverse events are eligible for compensation.

Statutes affected:
SB0369_1.pdf: 39-71-119
SB0369_2.pdf: 39-71-119
Amended: 39-71-119
Introduced: 39-71-119