2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 658

File Code: Workers' Compensation
Sponsored By:
Delegate Simmons
Entitled:
Workers' Compensation - Uninsured Employers - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing specified penalties for an employer who fails to pay, or secure payment of, specified compensation under workers' compensation law; and requiring the Uninsured Employers' Fund to file a statement of charges in District Court against an employer for an allegation of specified violations.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/4
First Reading Economic Matters
2/18
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DISTRICT COURTS
PENALTIES
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Labor and Employment
( 9-1107 , 9-1108 )

Documents:

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