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CA AB570
Bill
Status
10/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher
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AI Summary
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Prohibits apportionment of permanent disability from being based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions for physical injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2018
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Requires physicians preparing workers' compensation reports to address causation of permanent disability and include an apportionment determination
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Mandates physicians find the approximate percentage of permanent disability caused by the work injury versus other factors including prior injuries
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Exempts injuries and illnesses covered under specified Labor Code sections (3212-3213.2) from apportionment requirements
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Requires employees to disclose previous permanent disabilities or physical impairments upon request
Legislative Description
Workers’ compensation: permanent disability apportionment.
Last Action
Stricken from file.
1/12/2018