Workers' compensation; panel of physicians to be provided to injured employees. (SB979)

Introduced By

Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Workers' compensation; panel of physicians. Provides that if an employer fails to furnish an injured employee with a panel of at least three physicians from which he may select an attending physician within 30 days after an accident, then at the request of the employee, the employer shall on one occasion furnish such a panel, from which the employee may select an attending physician. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 070145728
01/09/2007Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
01/12/2007Impact statement from DPB (SB979)