LD131

An Act to Eliminate the Provision of the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 That Allows an Employer Member of a Group Self-insurer to Insure Its Employees Through a Fronting Arrangement

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Maine LD131 repeals provisions allowing employers in group self-insurers to use fronting arrangements for workers' compensation insurance.

Maine LD131 removes the ability for an employer member of a group self-insurer to insure its employees through a fronting arrangement. This change repeals sections 4-B and 4-C of 39-A MRSA §403, which were enacted by Public Law 2023, Chapter 393. The bill affects employers who participate in group self-insurance plans by eliminating their option to use fronting companies for workers' compensation insurance.

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Calendar

Jan 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 4, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Mar 4, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.