Bill Description: House Bill 518 would remove the requirement that makes worker's compensation settlements first obtain the permission of the state the Industrial Commission. It would allow such a requirement to stay in place for settlements involving minors or legally incompetent persons.

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House Bill 518 would repeal and replace Section 72-404, Idaho Code, which concerns worker's compensation settlements. Under the existing statute, no one can receive such a settlement unless the industrial commission approves it. Under the proposed new version of the section, such approval would be required only in cases "where a party is a minor child or legally incompetent person."

In addition to expediting the settlement process, House Bill 518 would allow for settlements that are voluntarily entered into, without any state involvement.

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