HB 611: Attorneys' Fees in Workers' Compensation Cases
GENERAL BILL by Taylor ; Ambler
Attorneys' Fees in Workers' Compensation Cases; Provides that finder of fact & law is not bound by provisions of state law relating to provision of indemnity or medical benefits for employment-related accidents or injuries when awarding attorney's fees in cases involving first responders; requires that finder of fact & law consider certain factors when awarding attorney's fees in such cases; provides statement of important state interest.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 4/30/2010 House - Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2010 House - Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/8/2010 House • Filed
1/20/2010 House • Referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC); Government Operations Appropriations (CGHC); General Government Policy Council
3/2/2010 House • Introduced, referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC); Government Operations Appropriations (CGHC); General Government Policy Council -HJ 00056
4/30/2010 House • Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA)
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HB 611, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/8/2010 at 12:07 PM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location S 2634 Attorney's Fees/Workers' Compensation Cases [CPSC] Smith Identical Last Action: 4/30/2010 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance
Location:Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 112.1815 Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and law enforcement officers; special provisions for employment-related accidents and injuries.