2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 298

File Code: Workers' Compensation
Sponsored By:
Delegates La Vay, McClenahan, Moe, Barve, Love, and Kirk
Entitled:
Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairment

Synopsis:

Allowing an evaluation of permanent impairment under the workers' compensation laws to be made by a licensed psychologist, a psychiatrist, or other qualified physician if the impairment involves a behavioral or mental disorder; and requiring the evaluation of permanent impairment involving a behavioral or mental disorder to be reported to the Workers' Compensation Commission in accordance with regulations.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/26
First Reading Economic Matters
2/14
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Richard La Vay, District 15
Delegate Kumar P. Barve, District 17
Delegate Ruth M. Kirk, District 44
Delegate Mary Ann E. Love, District 32
Delegate Charles A. McClenahan, District 38
Delegate Brian R. Moe, District 21
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also specific health occupations-
MENTAL HEALTH
PHYSICIANS -see also- DENTISTS; MED EXMNRS; PSYCH; etc
PSYCHIATRISTS
PSYCHOLOGISTS
REPORTS
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Bill affects the following Statute:
Labor and Employment
( 9-721 )

Documents:

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