Workers' compensation; presumption of compensability for certain diseases. (SB1119)

Introduced By

Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-Dale City) with support from co-patron Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)

Progress

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

Description

Workers' compensation; presumption of compensability for certain diseases. Substitutes colorectal cancer, which is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, for rectal cancer on the list of cancers that are presumed to be an occupational disease covered by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act when certain employees develop the cancer after contact with a known or suspected carcinogen that causes, or is suspected to cause, the specific type of cancer. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102240D
01/09/2017Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
01/27/2017Impact statement from DPB (SB1119)
01/30/2017Reported from Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
01/30/2017Rereferred to Finance
02/02/2017Passed by indefinitely in Finance (16-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)