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