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OK HB2041

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Sullivan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 85 O.S. 2001, Section 6 to clarify language regarding liability for damages under workers' compensation law

  • Replaces gender-specific language ("his") with neutral language ("the") when referring to employee reinstatement to former position

  • Changes reference from "Section 29" to "Section 110" of the act regarding exceptions to liability provisions

  • Establishes effective date of November 1, 2011 for the amendments

  • Maintains existing provisions for employee damages, reinstatement rights, and punitive damage caps ($100,000 maximum)

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; creating Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund Board; effective date.

Workers Compensation

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Insurance Committee

3/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/24/2011
Judiciary2/17/2011
Rules2/8/2011

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