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HB 9-A: Workers' Compensation

GENERAL BILL by Goodlette ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Allen ; Harrell ; Zapata

Workers' Compensation; revises authorization to claim exemptions & requirements re submitting notice of election of exemption; revises provisions re contractors & subcontractors re liability for compensation; provides additional limitations on compensation for permanent total disability; revises provisions re timely payment of compensation & medical bills & penalties for late payment, etc. Amends Chs. 440, 627, 921.0022, 946.523, 985.315.

Effective Date: 10/01/2003 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/9/2003 House - Prefiled; Withdrawn prior to introduction,Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) -HJ 00011
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    5/9/2003 House • Prefiled; Withdrawn prior to introduction,Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412) -HJ 00011

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  • HB 9-A, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/9/2003 at 12:48 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 25A (e2) Workers' Compensation Goodlette Similar Last Action: 5/27/2003 S In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 50-A (Ch. 2003-412)
    Location:
    S 50A (e2) Clary Similar Last Action: 7/15/2003 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-412
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (37)

    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.
    440.077 When a sole proprietor, partner, or officer rejects chapter, effect.
    440.09 Coverage.
    440.093
    440.10 Liability for compensation.
    440.1025 Consideration of public employer workplace safety program in rate-setting; program requirements; rulemaking.
    440.103 Building permits; identification of minimum premium policy.
    440.105 Prohibited activities; reports; penalties; limitations.
    440.1051 Fraud reports; civil immunity; criminal penalties.
    440.107 Department 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.
    440.151 Occupational diseases.
    440.16 Compensation for death.
    440.185 Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.
    440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
    440.1925 Procedure for resolving maximum medical improvement or permanent impairment disputes.
    440.1926
    440.20 Time for payment of compensation; penalties for late payment.
    440.25 Procedures for mediation and hearings.
    440.34 Attorney's fees; costs.
    440.38 Security for compensation; insurance carriers and self-insurers.
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties.
    440.42 Insurance policies; liability.
    440.49 Limitation of liability for subsequent injury through Special Disability Trust Fund.
    440.491 Reemployment of injured workers; rehabilitation.
    440.525 Examination of carriers.
    627.162 Requirements for premium installments; delinquency, collection, and check return charges; attorney's fees.
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    946.523 Prison industry enhancement
    985.315 Educational

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