HB 1098: Work based learning liability.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires an intermediary and an employer to enter into an agreement that sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the intermediary and the employer when participating in a work based learning program. Repeals provisions relating to the federal School to Work Opportunities Act under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that, subject to certain limitations, a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program is entitled to benefits under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that any underwriting decision made by an insurer or rating factor applied to a participant must be based on objective risk based criteria that are applied uniformly and without regard to the age of the student to be covered under the policy.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 3, 2026Signed by the Governor
2. March 3, 2026Public Law 51
3. February 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. February 26, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 25, 2026Signed by the Speaker
6. February 25, 2026House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 361: yeas 79, nays 0
7. February 24, 2026Motion to concur filed
8. February 20, 2026Returned to the House with amendments
9. February 19, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 200: yeas 44, nays 1
10. February 16, 2026Senator Randolph added as cosponsor
11. February 16, 2026Second reading: ordered engrossed
12. February 16, 2026Senator Raatz added as second sponsor

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