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FL S1094

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alan Hays

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty multiplier for employers failing to secure workers' compensation coverage from 1.5 times to 2 times the applicable premium amount
  • Reduces the lookback period for calculating penalties from 3 years to 1 year
  • Maintains the minimum penalty threshold of $1,000, whichever is greater than the calculated amount
  • Subjects subsequent violations within 5 years to additional penalties and classification as a knowing act under Florida law
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Workers' Compensation

Last Action

Died in Budget Subcommittee on General Government Appropriations

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

General Government Appropriations Subcommittee1/20/2012
Budget1/19/2012
Banking and Insurance1/10/2012

Full Bill Text

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