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GA SB321Workers' Compensation; chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901; provide
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 34-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability of workers' compensation to employers and employees generally, so as to provide that the chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901, et seq., as amended, and its extensions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's workers' compensation law to explicitly exclude employees who are already covered by the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). The LHWCA is a federal law that provides workers' compensation benefits to maritime workers who are injured on navigable waters or in adjacent areas like docks and terminals. By adding a new subsection to the existing state code, the bill clarifies that the Georgia workers' compensation chapter will not apply to employees of employers who are already providing coverage under the federal LHWCA. This prevents potential duplicate coverage and ensures that maritime workers are protected under the appropriate federal compensation system. The bill also includes a standard provision repealing any laws that might conflict with this new provision, which is a typical legal formality to ensure the clarity and enforceability of the new regulation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
John Albers (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 03/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71112 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234962 |
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