Workers' compensation; disease presumptions, correctional officers. (HB639)
Introduced By
Sen. John Bell (D-Chantilly) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Workers' compensation; disease presumptions; correctional officers. Adds correctional officers to the list of public safety employees who are entitled to a presumption that hypertension and heart disease and certain infectious diseases are occupational diseases compensable under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2016 | Committee |
| 01/11/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101359D |
| 01/11/2016 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/19/2016 | Assigned to sub: Special Workers Comp |
| 01/19/2016 | Assigned C & L sub: Special Workers Comp |
| 01/25/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB639) |
| 02/02/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Commerce and Labor |