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HB 1655: Workers' Compensation

GENERAL BILL by Ross

Workers' Compensation; revises definitions; revises exemptions from requirement for employers to obtain workers' compensation coverage; specifies who may be exempt & conditions for exemption; requires employers to secure compensation; authorizes Workers' Compensation Div. to issue stop-work orders in certain circumstances; specifies governance of costs for independent medical exams, etc. Amends Ch. 440.

Effective Date: 01/01/2003 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 3/22/2002 House - Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/5/2002 House • Filed; Introduced -HJ 00185
    2/11/2002 House • Referred to Insurance (CCC); Fiscal Responsibility Council; Council for Competitive Commerce -HJ 00220
    3/22/2002 House • Died in Committee on Insurance (CCC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)

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  • HB 1655, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/6/2002 at 1:02 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 1947 (c1) Workers' Compensation Waters Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194), CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    S 108 (e2) Smith Compare Last Action: 5/8/2002 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2002-236; See also CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194)
    Location:
    S 1612 (c1) Workers' Compensation Posey Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:
    S 2304 (c1) Workers' Compensation Latvala Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 S Died in Committee on Judiciary, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/HB 1643 (Ch. 2002-194), CS/CS/SB 108 (Ch. 2002-236)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (22)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    440.02 Definitions.
    440.05 Election of exemption; revocation of election; notice; certification.
    440.06 Failure to secure compensation; effect.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.107 Division powers to enforce employer compliance with coverage requirements.
    440.11 Exclusiveness of liability.
    440.13 Medical services and supplies; penalty for violations; limitations.
    440.134 Workers' compensation managed care arrangement.
    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.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.29 Procedure before the judge of compensation claims.
    440.34 Attorney's fees; costs.
    440.345 Reporting of attorney's fees.
    440.39 Compensation for injuries when third persons are liable.
    440.45 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.

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