HOUSE BILL 1336

File Code: Workers' Compensation

Sponsored By:

Delegate Arnick

Entitled:

Workers' Compensation - Initial Award of Compensation

Synopsis:

Requiring a party who seeks an initial award of compensation under the Maryland Workers' Compensation Act to file an application within 5 years after the latter of the date of the accident, the date of disablement, or the last compensation payment; requiring a party who seeks an award of compensation to file an application within 1 year after a specified date if it is established that the party failed to file the application because of fraud or facts and circumstances amounting to an estoppel; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/16

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/1

Re-referred Economic Matters

3/3

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

STATUTES OF LIMITATION

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Labor and Employment

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Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered