Current law provides that the Industrial Commission may award up to $20,000 compensation for the loss of or permanent injury to any important organ or part of the body for which no other compensation is payable under GS 97-31. Amends GS 97-31 to specify that the benefit will be adjusted July 1 and effective January 1 of each year as provided in GS 97-29. Makes conforming changes. Applies to claims arising on or after the date the act becomes law.
WC/ADJUST ORGAN INJURY BENEFIT ANNUALLY.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE BENEFIT FOR PERMANENT INJURY TO AN IMPORTANT BODILY ORGAN.Intro. by Goolsby.
Status: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Apr 9 2013)
Bill History:
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 Senate: Ref To Com On Commerce
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 450
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Bill S 450 (2013-2014)Summary date: Mar 26 2013 - View Summary
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