States / Indiana / HB 1098

HB 1098 Enacted

Work based learning liability.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires an intermediary and an employer to enter into an agreement that sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the intermediary and the employer when participating in a work based learning program. Repeals provisions relating to the federal School to Work Opportunities Act under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that, subject to certain limitations, a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program is entitled to benefits under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws.

Provides that any underwriting decision made by an insurer or rating factor applied to a participant must be based on objective risk based criteria that are applied uniformly and without regard to the age of the student to be covered under the policy.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Last action
Mar 3, 2026 — Signed by the Governor
Session
2026
Momentum
96 · Very high