House Sponsors: DEERING-BIGGINS. Short description: WRK COMP-EMPLOYER PENALTIES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. In provisions authorizing the Industrial Commission to impose a penalty against an employer for failure to pay the proper amounts in the Second Injury Fund or the Rate Adjustment Fund, eliminates a requirement that the failure to pay be willful and knowing. Provides that interest shall be paid by an employer who has failed to pay the proper amounts in the Second Injury Fund or the Rate Adjustment Fund. Provides for the disposition of penalties and interest. FISCAL NOTE (Illinois Industrial Commission) HB817 would provide an estimated additional $10,500 in inerest. and somewhat lower in following years due to one time costs. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status