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AR SB682
AR SB682To Amend The Law Regarding Death And Permanent Total Disability Claims Under The Workers’ Compensation Law That Resulted From Initiated Act No. 4 Of 1948.
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Introduced
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
In Committee
03/22/2017
03/22/2017
Crossed Over
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
Passed
Dead
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
To Amend The Law Regarding Death And Permanent Total Disability Claims Under The Workers’ Compensation Law That Resulted From Initiated Act No. 4 Of 1948.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Law to provide that for permanent total disability claims arising on or after July 1, 2017, benefits shall be paid for up to 450 weeks, except for cases involving catastrophic physical injuries such as spinal cord injuries, severe brain injuries, or loss of multiple limbs, where benefits would be paid until the employee is no longer totally incapacitated. The bill also modifies provisions related to the Death and Permanent Total Disability Trust Fund, which provides benefits exceeding certain limits. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, making the provisions immediately effective upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment (on 05/01/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=SB682 |
| BillText | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Bills/SB682.pdf |
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