Generally revise labor law

2025 Regular Session

LC 1723 aims to comprehensively revise labor law, but the exact changes are not provided in the available text.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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LC 1723 — Generally revise labor law

A concise overview of the bill, based on the information provided.

Basic details

Bill number: LC 1723

Title: Generally revise labor law

Subject: Labor and Employment (including Unemployment Insurance; Workers’ Comp)

Introduced: November 20, 2024

Classification: Bill

Current status: Draft Died in Process (as of May 27, 2025)

Legislative actions:

2024-11-20: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

The bill is described as a comprehensive or general revision of labor law. The specific aims, policy judgments, and proposed changes are not provided in the available information. Given the subject matter, potential areas could involve employee protections, employer obligations, and the administration or structure of unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation programs. However, without the bill text, the exact intent cannot be determined.

Key provisions (status and details)

At this time, the actual statutory text and provisions of LC 1723 are not available in the provided information. Therefore:

A provision-by-provision summary cannot be provided.
No specific changes to law (definitions, rights, remedies, enforcement, penalties, or agency actions) can be cited.

Who would be affected

While not specified, a general “labor law revision” typically touches:

Employees and workers covered by labor standards, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation.
Employers and business entities subject to labor regulations.
State agencies responsible for administering unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation programs.
Legal and human resources professionals who interpret and enforce labor laws.

The exact groups and the magnitude of impact depend on the adopted text.

Procedural and timeline notes

The bill was introduced on 2024-11-20 and existed as a “Drafter Assigned” with an “On Hold” status on that date.

It progressed to “Draft Died in Process” by 2025-05-27, indicating it did not advance and is no longer moving through the legislative process in its current form.

When text becomes available (if ever revived), readers should review the fiscal note, committee reports, and any amendments to gauge implementation timelines and funding.

Next steps for stakeholders

Obtain the actual bill text and any fiscal notes or committee reports to assess:

Specific changes proposed (definitions, standards, enforcement, penalties).
Implementation dates and phasing.
Funding and administrative provisions.
Interaction with existing unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation laws.

Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments in future sessions.