2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 557

File Code: Workers' Compensation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1070
Sponsored By:
Senator Astle
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

Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Finance
2/18
Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action
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