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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5788: Liability for terminated emp

Reviewing employer liability and limiting employer liability for terminated employees.

Summary

  • Requires a medical evaluation to separate previous disabilities from subsequent injuries to establish an adequate medical baseline. Authorizes employers to petition for an expedited preliminary review for a determination if a worker is ineligible for benefits.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5788), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Emilio Cantu (R-41)
Introduced
February 20, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992
Companion bill
HB 2162

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Emilio Cantu (R-41)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Brad Owen D-35Jack Metcalf R-10Scott Barr R-7Ellen Craswell R-23

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5788 in other sessions

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