BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5234: Workers' compensation

Allowing additional medical evidence in industrial insurance claims.

Summary

If a worker chooses to file an appeal, s/he may seek a supplementary medical opinion. Department orders must inform workers that they have the right to a supplementary medical opinion.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5234), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to supplemental medical opinions;

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

Jan 14, 2002By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 25, 2001By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 16, 2001First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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