Provision regarding jurisdiction over injuries suffered outside of Michigan

The Governor signed into law on January 12th. It takes effect immediately.

Summary:

OUT-OF-STATE INJURIES S.B. 1596:
FLOOR SUMMARY
Senate Bill 1596 (as reported without amendment) (as enrolled)
Sponsor: Senator Jason E. Allen
Committee: Commerce and Tourism

CONTENT
The bill would amend the Worker's Disability Compensation Act to revise the provision regarding jurisdiction over injuries suffered outside of Michigan. Currently, the Worker's Compensation Agency has jurisdiction over all controversies arising out of injuries suffered outside this State where the injured employee is a resident of Michigan at the time of injury and the contract for hire was made in this State. Under the bill, the Agency would have jurisdiction over all controversies arising out of injuries suffered outside this State if the injured employee were employed by an employer subject to the Act and if either the employee were a resident of Michigan at the time of injury or the contract of hire were made in this State.

MCL 418.845 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
94TH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

Introduced by Senator Allen
ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 1596
Sec. 845. The worker’s compensation agency shall have jurisdiction over all controversies arising out of injuries suffered outside this state if the injured employee is employed by an employer subject to this act and if either the employee is a resident of this state at the time of injury or the contract of hire was made in this state. The employee or his or her dependents shall be entitled to the compensation and other benefits provided by this act.