Workers' compensation; employer's duty when employee incapable of work. (SB345)
Introduced By
Sen. Lynwood Lewis (D-Accomac)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Workers' compensation; cost of automobile. Authorizes the Workers' Compensation Commission, in awards entered for incapacity for work and upon determination by the treating physician and the Commission that it is medically necessary, to require an employer to provide up to $42,000 for the purchase by the employee of a suitably equipped automobile. Such payment may be required if modifications to or equipment for the employee's automobile are not appropriate. The provision of funds for an automobile under this measure is separate from the $42,000 aggregate cap on expenses for modifications to or equipment for the employee's automobile and for bedside lifts, adjustable beds, and modification of the employee's principal home consisting of ramps, handrails, doorway alterations, or any appliances prescribed by the treating physician. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102147D |
01/11/2016 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/18/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (SB345) |
02/01/2016 | Committee substitute printed to Web only16104827D-S1 |
02/01/2016 | Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (5-Y 10-N) (see vote tally) |