HOUSE BILL 445

File Code: Workers' Compensation

Sponsored By:

Delegate Mitchell

Entitled:

Workers' Compensation Commission - Judicial Review

Synopsis:

Altering the procedures used in judicial review of a determination by the Workers' Compensation Commission; eliminating the option of submitting a disputed issue of fact to a jury; authorizing the reviewing court to order the Commission to take additional evidence under specified conditions; authorizing the Commission to modify a decision based on the additional evidence taken; and requiring the Commission to submit any additional evidence and any modified findings or decision to the reviewing court.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/3

First Reading Economic Matters

2/16

Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES

EVIDENCE

JUDICIAL REVIEW -see also- APPEALS

JURIES -see also- GRAND JURIES

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Labor and Employment

( 9-745 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered