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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would change how total disability comp is set. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Digest: The Act would pay a temp total disability comp claim based on the part of weekly pay that is at or below, or more than, 75% of the average weekly wage for the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). Provides that the percentage of a worker’s wage paid as compensation during a period of tempo- rary total disability shall be determined by the portion of the worker’s wage that is less than or equal to, or greater than, 75 percent of the state average weekly wage. Changes the formula for determining permanent and temporary total disability compen- sation.
AI Summary
This bill proposes changes to how workers' compensation benefits are calculated for temporary and permanent total disability, specifically altering the formula used to determine compensation amounts based on a worker's wages in relation to the state's average weekly wage (AWW). For temporary total disability, compensation will now be calculated in two tiers: 75% of the worker's wage up to 75% of the AWW, and 65% of the worker's wage above 75% of the AWW, with specific minimums and maximums still applying. Similarly, for permanent total disability, the compensation will be 75% of the worker's wage up to 75% of the AWW, and 65% of the wage above 75% of the AWW, with a minimum of 33% of the AWW. These changes, along with adjustments to how weekly wages are calculated and the definition of a "gainful occupation" for those with prior injuries, will apply to claims with a date of injury on or after January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Work Session held. (on 02/25/2026)
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