SB 767 - Burlison, Eric
Modifies provisions on permanent total disability benefit
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3702S.01I
Title
SB 767
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2020
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 767 - Under current law, if an employee dies prior to being paid permanent total disability workers' compensation benefits due as a result of certain occupational diseases due to toxic exposure, any additional benefits shall be payable to the employee's spouse or children, natural or adopted. This act modifies that provision such that to receive payment under this provision a child must also be a dependent. The act additionally repeals a requirement that payment be made to the estate of an employee in the event that he or she does not have a spouse or dependent children.
This act is identical to SB 316 (2019) and HB 123 (2019).
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