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CA SB1086

Bill

Status

Passed

9/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Toni Atkins

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the filing deadline for workers' compensation death benefit claims by peace officers and active firefighters from 240 weeks to 420 weeks from the date of injury, with a maximum of one year after the date of death.

  • Applies the extended deadline to deaths resulting from occupational injuries or illnesses, including cancer, blood-borne infectious diseases, and tuberculosis.

  • Removes the January 1, 2019 expiration date, making the extended filing period permanent rather than temporary.

  • Requires that proceedings be brought by or on behalf of a dependent of the deceased officer and that the injury occurred during the person's active service.

  • Exempts claims that were already adjudicated, finalized, or expired on or before December 31, 2014 from the extended deadline provisions.

Legislative Description

Workers’ compensation: firefighters and peace officers.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 734, Statutes of 2018.

9/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/20/2018
Insurance6/7/2018
Appropriations4/11/2018
Labor and Industrial Relations2/22/2018
Rules2/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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