BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5622: Workers' comp/hearing loss

Adjusting permanent partial disability compensation for hearing loss to account for the effects of aging.

Summary

Provides that compensation for occupational hearing loss shall be adjusted to account for aging, based on the worker's age at the time of the audiogram upon which the compensation is based.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5622), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to adjusting permanent partial disability compensation for hearing loss to account for the effects of aging;

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 29, 2001First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions.

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