SB 1246: Workers' Compensation Division
GENERAL BILL by Banking and Insurance
Workers' Compensation Division; redefines term "employee" to conform to transfer of enforcement powers & duties to DOI; transfers exemption reporting requirements from said division to DOI; authorizes DOI to assess civil penalties against employers for failure to secure workers' compensation coverage; authorizes division to contract with third party for administration & payment of supplemental benefits to injured workers, etc. Amends Ch. 440.
Effective Date: 07/01/2000 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 4/30/1999 Senate - Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 4/30/1999 Senate - Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 2/17/1999 Senate • Prefiled
3/2/1999 Senate • Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Fiscal Policy -SJ 00083
3/24/1999 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 03/29/99, 1:00 pm, Room-110S --Temporarily postponed
4/30/1999 Senate • Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance
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SB 1246, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:55 AM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Citations - Statutes (21)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 440.02 Definitions. 440.021 Exemption of workers' compensation from chapter 120. 440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification. 440.10 Liability for compensation. 440.103 Building permits; identification of minimum premium policy. 440.106 Civil remedies; administrative penalties. 440.107 Division powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements. 440.108 Investigatory records relating to workers' compensation employer compliance; confidentiality. 440.125 Medical records and reports; identifying information in employee medical bills; confidentiality. 440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations. 440.15 Compensation for disability. 440.1925 Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes. 440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings. 440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers. 440.385 Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Incorporated. 440.44 Workers' compensation; staff organization. 440.4416 Workers' Compensation Oversight Board. 440.50 Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund. 440.51 Expenses of administration. 440.525 Examination of carriers. 440.59 Reporting requirements.