HR 4766
Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill changes how workers’ compensation applies to people working in shellfish aquaculture. It excludes certain aquaculture workers – specifically those covered by state workers’ compensation and working in a place they have lawful access to – from being considered ‘seamen’ for liability purposes. This means they may not be able to sue their employers for injuries sustained while working in shellfish aquaculture if state workers’ compensation is available. The bill aims to streamline workers’ compensation claims for this specific industry.
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Primary sponsor
Don [R-AK-At Large] Young
Cosponsors
Garret Graves
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