Bill Summary for S 57 (2025-2026)
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Feb 5 2025
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AN ACT AMENDING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT DEFINITION OF "INJURY AND PERSONAL INJURY" REGARDING BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE TO EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS.Intro. by Hanig.
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Removes requirement under GS 97-2(6) (definition of injury under Workers' Compensation Act [WCA]) that damage to eyeglasses and hearing aids must occur incidental to a compensable injury in order to qualify as an injury under the WCA. Applies to claims for workers' compensation benefits arising prior to, on, or after the act becomes law.