1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to workers' compensation; requiring the commissioner of labor and 
1.3 	industry to provide information regarding federal exclusions from state workers' 
1.4 	compensation coverage; requiring a report.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. WORKERS' COMPENSATION EXCLUSION INFORMATION.
 1.7 	The commissioner of labor and industry shall provide information to medical 
1.8 	care providers, employers, employees, insurers, and other individuals and organizations 
1.9 	involved in the workers' compensation system in Minnesota regarding federal exclusions 
1.10 	from state workers' compensation coverage under Minnesota Statutes, section 176.041, 
1.11 	subdivision 1.

1.12 	Sec. 2. REPORT.
 1.13 	The commissioner of labor and industry shall submit a report by March 1, 2008, to 
1.14 	the committees of the house of representatives and senate with jurisdiction over workers' 
1.15 	compensation issues detailing the department's dissemination of information required 
1.16 	under section 1.

1.17 	Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 1.18 	Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final enactment.