HB 611: Attorneys' Fees in Workers' Compensation Cases
GENERAL BILL by Taylor ; Ambler
Attorneys' Fees in Workers' Compensation Cases; Provides that finder of fact & law is not bound by provisions of state law relating to provision of indemnity or medical benefits for employment-related accidents or injuries when awarding attorney's fees in cases involving first responders; requires that finder of fact & law consider certain factors when awarding attorney's fees in such cases; provides statement of important state interest.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 4/30/2010 House - Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2010 House - Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2010 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/20/2010 | House |
• Referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC); Government Operations Appropriations (CGHC); General Government Policy Council |
| 3/2/2010 | House |
• Introduced, referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC); Government Operations Appropriations (CGHC); General Government Policy Council -HJ 00056 |
| 4/30/2010 | House |
• Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA) |