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AR SB286
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Payton
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 11-9-521(g) to allow workers with scheduled injuries to receive permanent partial disability benefits exceeding their percentage of permanent physical impairment
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Removes the current cap that limits scheduled injury benefits to the percentage of permanent physical impairment
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Permits the Workers' Compensation Commission to consider additional factors when evaluating claims for benefits exceeding the impairment percentage
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Factors the Commission may consider include the employee's age, education, work experience, and other matters reasonably expected to affect future earning capacity
Legislative Description
To Allow Additional Wage Loss Benefits In Addition To Scheduled Injury Payments Under The Workers' Compensation Law That Resulted From Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/5/2025