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AL HB107

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Roderick Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-5-67 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to increase the maximum burial expense payment for employees who die from work-related accidents or occupational diseases
  • Increases the maximum burial expense from $3,000 to $6,500
  • Requires employers to pay the burial expenses in addition to medical and hospital expenses already provided
  • Establishes that any disputes over the reasonable value of burial services must be approved by the court before payment
  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation, burial expense, maximum amount increased, Sec. 25-5-67 am'd.

Workers' Compensation

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor at 6:56 p.m. on March 19, 2014.

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2014
Commerce and Small Business1/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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