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HB 1775: Workers' Compensation

GENERAL BILL by Melvin

Workers' Compensation; specifies nonapplication of workers' compensation exemption from creditors' claims to child support; provides for substantial revision of election of exemption provisions; provides limitation on certain hourly rates for family member under certain circumstances; revises provisions re Employee Assistance & Ombudsman Office; provides criteria for satisfaction of employer's obligation to pay compensation, etc. Amends Chs. 61, 112, 440, 627.

Effective Date: 10/01/2001
 Last Action: 5/4/2001 House - Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/23/2001 House • Filed
    3/28/2001 House • Introduced, referred to Insurance (CCC); State Administration (SGC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00394
    5/4/2001 House • Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)

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  • HB 1775, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/24/2001 at 1:08 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 2266 Workers' Compensation Peaden Similar Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
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    H 1515 Insurance McGriff Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died in Committee on State Administration (SGC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
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    H 1803 (e3) Waters Compare Last Action: 5/30/2001 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-91; See also CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
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    H 1869 Child Support Enforcement Judicial Oversight Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158), CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
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    H 1927 (e2) Workers' Compensation Waters Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 H In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
    Location:
    S 1188 (c1) Insurance/Workers' Compensation Banking and Insurance Compare Last Action: 5/3/2001 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00951; House Bill substituted -SJ 01168; Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1927 (Died in House Returning Messages); Refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91), CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
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    S 1284 (e2) Peaden Compare Last Action: 6/5/2001 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2001-158; See also CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
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    S 1926 (c1) Workers' Compensation King Compare Last Action: 5/2/2001 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00787; Read second time -SJ 00843; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00844; House Bill substituted -SJ 00897; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91); See also CS/SB 1284 (Ch. 2001-158)
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    S 2080 (c1) Insurance Carlton Compare Last Action: 5/4/2001 S Died in Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1803 (Ch. 2001-91)
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    Citations - Statutes (25)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.13 Custody and support of children; visitation rights; power of court in making orders.
    61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
    112.19 Law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; death benefits.
    112.191 Firefighters; death benefits.
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.14 Determination of pay.
    440.15 Compensation for disability.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    440.191 Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office.
    440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.22 Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.29 Procedure before the judge of compensation claims.
    440.34 Attorney's fees; costs.
    440.39 Compensation for injuries when third persons are liable.
    440.42 Insurance policies; liability.
    440.4416 Workers' Compensation Oversight Board.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    627.914 Reports of information by workers' compensation insurers required.

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