WORK COMP-CAUSATION Senate SponsorsSen. Kyle McCarter 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 820 ILCS 305/1from Ch. 48, par. 138.1820 ILCS 305/8from Ch. 48, par. 138.8820 ILCS 305/10from Ch. 48, par. 138.10Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Adds definitions of "accident" and "injury". Provides that an injury is a condition that arises out of and in the course of employment, and adds provisions concerning establishment of an injury. Establishes the manner of computing compensation for partial disability, with a maximum cumulative compensation of 500 weeks. Provides that injuries to the shoulder and hip are deemed to be injuries to the arm and leg respectively. Provides for the computation of compensation when there are multiple employers and when there is less than full-time work. 2/4/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kyle McCarter 2/4/2015SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 2/11/2015SenateAssigned to Labor 3/18/2015SenateTo Subcommittee on Special Issues (LA) 3/27/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015 4/24/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015 5/15/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015 10/10/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die