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GA HB1409
Bill
Status
Passed
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
William Werkheiser
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AI Summary
- Maximum weekly benefit for temporary total disability increased from $675.00 to $725.00 per week, with benefits payable for up to 400 weeks from the date of injury (or longer for catastrophic injuries)
- Maximum weekly benefit for temporary partial disability increased from $450.00 to $483.00 per week, payable for up to 350 weeks from the date of injury
- Maximum total death benefit compensation payable to a surviving spouse as sole dependent (with no other dependent for one year or less after employee's death) increased from $270,000.00 to $290,000.00
- Amends Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, covering three separate code sections (34-9-261, 34-9-262, and 34-9-265)
Legislative Description
Labor and industrial relations; workers' compensation benefits; change certain provisions
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
5/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Labor3/15/2022
Industry and Labor2/24/2022
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