SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House is considering a plan to scrap the state's much-criticized workers' compensation system, leaving businesses and their employees to battle in court over payment for each workplace injury.
Legislation ending the system was given tentative approval in a voice vote Thursday. Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, said he plans to hold a final vote as soon as possible.
"Let's give the courts a chance. Let's try something else. Because we know what we've been doing isn't working," Bradley said in debate.
Bradley has been leading efforts to overhaul workers' compensation, the insurance program that covers employee health costs and lost pay after injuries. He insisted his proposal to scrap the program was not a stunt meant to shake up negotiations.
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