1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to workers' compensation; requiring the commissioner of labor and 
1.3 	industry to treat thoracic, rib, chest, and crush injuries like a broken spine for 
1.4 	purposes of disability schedules; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 
1.5 	176.105, by adding a subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 176.105, is amended by adding a 
1.8 	subdivision to read:
1.9 		Subd. 2a. Rules; thoracic, rib, chest, and crush injuries.  Any rules adopted by 
1.10 	the commissioner under this section must treat thoracic, rib, chest, and crush injuries in 
1.11 	the same manner as a broken spine. 

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.