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Legislation


2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1070

File Code: Workers' Compensation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 557
Sponsored By:
Delegates Wood, Krebs, and Mitchell
Entitled:
Workers' Compensation - Presumptions

Synopsis:

Providing that the presumption of compensability of specified occupational diseases under workers' compensation law is rebuttable; limiting the application of specified presumptions of compensability to an individual who has been retired for a specified period of time; and stating the intent of the General Assembly regarding the ability of an expert witness to provide specified testimony.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/13
First Reading Economic Matters
2/18
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John F. Wood, Jr., District 29A
Delegate Susan W. Krebs, District 9B
Delegate Van T. Mitchell, District 28
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISEASES -see also- AIDS; RABIES
EVIDENCE
WITNESSES
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc
Bill affects the following Statute:
Labor and Employment
( 9-503 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
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