BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6372: Structured settlements

Concerning structured settlements.

Summary

  • Removes the requirement that an injured worker must be at least 50 years old to settle workers' compensation claims through structured settlements.
  • Removes the requirement that 180 days must have elapsed following a final and binding order to initiate a settlement if the agreement is to resolve a closed or disputed claim.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6372), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Curtis King (R-14)
Introduced
January 15, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
January 15, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to structured settlements;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Curtis King (R-14)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

SB 6372 in other sessions

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