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CT HB05250

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

Public Act No. 22-89 - Workers' Compensation Act Technical Changes

  • Replaces "administrative law judge" with "chairperson" throughout the Workers' Compensation Commission statutes as the primary administrative title.

  • Modifies notice procedures by replacing specific references to "registered or certified mail" with general language "in accordance with section 31-321" to standardize service methods.

  • Establishes employer options to post workers' compensation claim notice addresses in workplaces alongside other labor law posters, with the Workers' Compensation Commission publishing these addresses online.

  • Updates claim filing timelines and notice procedures for both employees and employers regarding workers' compensation disputes and liability contests.

  • Makes conforming changes to references across multiple statutory sections related to commission operations, administrative procedures, medical services, and fund management.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Minor And Technical Changes To The Workers' Compensation Act.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees2/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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