House Sponsors: HOFFMAN. Short description: WRK OCCUP DISEASE-3RD PARTY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. In provisions concerning actions against a person other than an employer who has a legal liability for damages, provides that an employee, employer, and insurance carrier have a duty to cooperate in investigating and prosecuting claims and potential claims against third-party tortfeasors by producing nonprivileged documents and allowing the inspection of premises. Provides that documents and inspection results are confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. HOME RULE NOTE (Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 5617 does not contain language indicating a limitation of home rule powers and functions. FISCAL NOTE (Illinois Industrial Commission) HB 5617 will have no fiscal impact as it relates to the Workers' Compensation Act. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) In the opinion of DCCA, HB 5617 does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status