VA HB461 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-13 - Left in Commerce and Labor
Pending: House Commerce and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Workers' compensation; employer to notify employee of intent. Requires an employer whose employee has filed a claim under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act to advise the employee whether the employer intends to accept or deny the claim. If the employer is unable to make such a determination because it lacks sufficient information from the employee, the employer shall so state and identify the needed additional information. If the employer intends to deny the claim, it shall provide the reasons.

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Title

Workers' compensation; employer to notify employee of intent to accept or deny claim.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2018-01-23 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 1-N) (Y: 5 N: 1 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2018-02-13HouseLeft in Commerce and Labor
2018-01-23HouseSubcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 1-N)
2018-01-18HouseAssigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #2
2018-01-07HouseReferred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
2018-01-07HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102088D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
652601.2(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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