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CO HB1399
Bill
Status
Failed
4/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Singer
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AI Summary
- Prohibits denial of workers' compensation claims for mental impairment based solely on a worker's occupation.
- Requires each claimant to be evaluated by a Colorado-licensed, Level II fully accredited physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist.
- Excludes mental impairments resulting from disciplinary actions, work evaluations, job transfers, layoffs, demotions, promotions, terminations, retirement, or similar good-faith employer actions.
- Appropriates $24,072 to the Department of Labor and Employment for the 2016-17 fiscal year, including $23,787 for an additional 0.3 FTE in personal services and $285 for operating expenses.
- Takes effect August 10, 2016, unless subject to a referendum petition that would require voter approval in the November 2016 general election.
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation For PTSD
Last Action
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
4/27/2016
Committee Referrals
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs4/18/2016
Committee of the Whole4/15/2016
Public Health Care & Human Services3/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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