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HB 46 — Workers' compensation; employer to notify employee of intent.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1086 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 22, 2019. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
9 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Workers' compensation; employer to notify employee of intent. Requires an employer whose employee has filed a claim under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act to advise the employee whether the employer intends to accept or deny the claim or is unable to make such a determination because it lacks sufficient information from the employee or a third party. If the employer is unable to make such a determination because it lacks sufficient information from the employee or a third party, the employer shall so state and identify the needed additional information. If the employer intends to deny the claim, it shall provide the reasons. The bill provides that an employer may, if the employee consents, send any such required response to the employee by email.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 46, a new provision has been added that allows for certain activities to happen under specific circumstances. At the same time, an earlier clause that was deemed unnecessary or redundant has been removed. These changes help clarify the bill’s intent and streamline its implementation, making it easier for people to understand what is allowed. This matters because it improves the effectiveness of the law by making it more straightforward and manageable.
74.220.50.21674.220.50.48
View plain text versions (4)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1086) View text Current html April 10, 2020
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB46ER) View text html March 18, 2020
- Amended Engrossed by House as amended HB46E html February 10, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (HB46) View text html November 22, 2019
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1086 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB46ER)
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Adoption (54-Y 45-N)
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Conference report agreed to by House (54-Y 45-N)
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Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 2-N)
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Amended by conference committee
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Conferees appointed by House
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House acceded to request
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Senate requested conference committee
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Senate insisted on amendments (39-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 98-N)
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Senate amendments rejected by House (0-Y 98-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate with amendments (38-Y 1-N)
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Commerce and Labor with amendments (14-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Impact statement from DPB (HB46E)
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VOTE: Passage (54-Y 45-N)
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Read third time and passed House (54-Y 45-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20100826D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB46E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendments (13-Y 9-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (5-Y 3-N)
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House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (HB46)
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Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100826D
Sponsors
- Ibraheem S. Samirah · Cosponsor
- Mark H. Levine · Cosponsor
- Kaye Kory · Cosponsor
- Clinton L. Jenkins · Cosponsor
- Lee J. Carter · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 92 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Carter, Lee J. Voted No
Co-sponsors (4)
- Samirah, Ibraheem S. Voted No
- Levine, Mark H. Voted No
- Kory, Kaye Voted No
- Jenkins, Clinton L. Voted No
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 54% | 45% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 36 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 36 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 97 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 97 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 98% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 54% | 45% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 41% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Nay |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Nay |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Nay |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Nay |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Nay |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Nay |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 33% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Not Voting |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Nay |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Nay |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 46 do?
- Workers' compensation; employer to notify employee of intent. Requires an employer whose employee has filed a claim under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act to advise the employee whether the employer intends to accept or deny the claim or is unable to make such a determination because it lacks sufficient information from the employee or a third party. If the employer is unable to make such a determination because it lacks sufficient information from the employee or a third party, the employer shall so state and identify the needed additional information. If the employer intends to deny the claim, it shall provide the reasons. The bill provides that an employer may, if the employee consents, send any such required response to the employee by email.
- Who sponsors HB 46?
- HB 46 is sponsored by Samirah, Ibraheem S., Levine, Mark H., Kory, Kaye, Jenkins, Clinton L., and Carter, Lee J..
- What is the current status of HB 46?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 22, 2019. Enacted.
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