Workers' compensation: liability for payment.
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AB 221 — Workers' compensation: liability for payment.
Last action — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law establishes a workers' compensation system, administered by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation, that generally requires employers to secure the payment of workers' compensation for injuries incurred by their employees that arise out of, or in the course of, employment. Existing law requires an employer to provide all medical services reasonably required to cure or relieve the injured worker from the effects of the injury. This bill would provide that for claims of occupational disease or cumulative injury filed on or after January 1, 2018, the employee and the employer would have no liability for payment for medical treatment unless one or more of certain conditions are satisfied, including, among others, that the treatment was authorized by the employer. Existing law authorizes the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board to determine, and allow as a lien against any sum to be paid as compensation, certain expenses. This bill would provide that for claims of occupational disease or cumulative injury filed on or after January 1, 2018, the employer shall not be liable for the payment of any lien for medical treatment unless one of the conditions described above is satisfied, or the parties agree to a settlement by compromise and release and the amount of the compromise and release, exclusive of the cost of medical treatment, is $25,000 or more.
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Action History
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From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
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Referred to Com. on INS.
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From printer. May be heard in committee February 25.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Gray · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Gray
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 221 do?
- Existing law establishes a workers' compensation system, administered by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation, that generally requires employers to secure the payment of workers' compensation for injuries incurred by their employees that arise out of, or in the course of, employment. Existing law requires an employer to provide all medical services reasonably required to cure or relieve the injured worker from the effects of the injury. This bill would provide that for claims of occupational disease or cumulative injury filed on or after January 1, 2018, the employee and the employer would have no liability for payment for medical treatment unless one or more of certain conditions are satisfied, including, among others, that the treatment was authorized by the employer. Existing law authorizes the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board to determine, and allow as a lien against any sum to be paid as compensation, certain expenses. This bill would provide that for claims of occupational disease or cumulative injury filed on or after January 1, 2018, the employer shall not be liable for the payment of any lien for medical treatment unless one of the conditions described above is satisfied, or the parties agree to a settlement by compromise and release and the amount of the compromise and release, exclusive of the cost of medical treatment, is $25,000 or more.
- Who sponsors AB 221?
- AB 221 is sponsored by Gray.
- What is the current status of AB 221?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 221?
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