SB351:

Workers' compensation; permanent and total incapacity, subsequent accident.

Bill Summary:

Workers' compensation; permanent and total incapacity; subsequent accident. Requires compensation for permanent and total incapacity to be awarded for the loss of both hands, both arms, both feet, both legs, both eyes, or any two thereof either from the same accident or a compensable consequence of an injury sustained in the original accident. Under current law, compensation for permanent and total incapacity is required only when such loss occurs in the same accident.

Bill Patron: Surovell

Last Action(s):
(House) Signed by Speaker March 10, 2022
(Senate) Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0530)

Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate

Approved