BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                        S.B. 742

79R5543 PB-D                                                                                                                By: Duncan

State Affairs

3/28/2005

As Filed

AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

As proposed, S.B. 742 adds the Central Hockey League to the workers' compensation insurance coverage provisions defining "professional athlete" in Section 406.095, Labor Code, which would prevent the city of San Angelo from being held liable for uninsured hockey players in that league.  Current law includes two other professional hockey leagues but omits the Central Hockey League.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 406.095(c), Labor Code, to redefine "professional athlete."

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2005.