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CT SB00353

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Crisco

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 31-323 effective October 1, 2012, to allow the commissioner to issue writs of attachment to secure compensation claims or reimbursement for payments made by the Second Injury Fund
  • Updates language in Section 31-323 to use gender-neutral pronouns ("such person" and "or her") replacing gendered references
  • Expands grounds for writs of attachment to include claims that may require payment from the Second Injury Fund, not just injuries arising from employment
  • Repeals and replaces Section 31-353 to allow the Treasurer to make stipulated settlements (rather than final settlements) in Second Injury Fund matters with commissioner approval
  • Clarifies that stipulated settlements under Section 31-353 may be made when in the best interests of injured employees, their dependents, or for employer and insurer reimbursement claims under specified sections

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The State's Second Injury Fund.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees4/24/2012
Judiciary3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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