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MI HB5485

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Harvey Santana

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 553 of the 1969 Worker's Disability Compensation Act (MCL 418.553) to clarify rights of security funds against insolvent employers

  • Self-insurers' security fund and private employer group self-insurers security fund gain all creditor rights of injured employees to the extent of benefits paid

  • Fund trustees obtain obligation and right to seek reimbursement from insolvent employers for all benefits paid to their employees, including recovery expenses

  • Effective June 27, 2014, contingent on enactment of House Bills 5478, 5479, 5480, and 5483 of the 97th Legislature

  • Introduced by Rep. Santana and approved by the Governor on June 21, 2014

Legislative Description

Worker's compensation; administration; rights against insolvent employer; establish for private employer group self-insurers security fund. Amends sec. 553 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.553). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5478'14, HB 5479'14, HB 5480'14, HB 5483'14

Worker's compensation, administration

Last Action

Assigned Pa 234'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Reforms, Restructuring And Reinventing5/28/2014
Commerce4/29/2014

Full Bill Text

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