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LC 2101

Generally revise laws related to department of labor and industry

2025 Regular Session

LC 2101 would broadly revise Dept. of Labor and Industry laws (unemployment insurance, workers’ comp, agency powers), but the draft died in process May 22, 2025; no changes enacted.

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Bill Summary · LC 2101

Summary of LC 2101 – Generally revise laws related to department of labor and industry

Quick facts

  • Bill number: LC 2101
  • Title: Generally revise laws related to department of labor and industry
  • Introduced: November 29, 2024
  • Status: Draft died in process (as of May 22, 2025)
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Labor and Employment (including Unemployment Insurance; Workers’ Comp)

Purpose and intent

Based on the title, LC 2101 is intended to undertake a broad revision of statutes governing the Department of Labor and Industry. The aim appears to be a comprehensive update of the department’s statutory framework, potentially restructuring authority, program scope, and related regulatory functions. No textual provisions are provided in the available record to specify exact changes.

Key provisions and potential impact

  • Scope of revision: The bill’s broad framing suggests sweeping changes to statutes governing the Department of Labor and Industry, rather than targeted, line-item amendments.
  • Areas potentially affected (inferred from subject matter):
    • Unemployment insurance provisions and administration
    • Workers’ compensation-related statutes
    • General organizational structure, powers, duties, and regulatory authority of the department
    • Employer obligations, employee protections, and industry-specific regulations
    • Funding mechanisms, rulemaking processes, and enforcement tools
  • Note on specifics: The record does not include the drafted text or specific provisions. Therefore, the precise changes, thresholds, timelines, or fiscal implications are not available in this summary.

Affected parties

  • State government/Department of Labor and Industry: Likely changes to statutory authority, organizational structure, and program administration.
  • Employers and workers: Could be affected through revisions to unemployment insurance rules, workers’ compensation processes, and related labor regulations.
  • Program participants and the public: Potential impact on benefits, eligibility, reporting requirements, and compliance expectations.

Procedural timeline and status

  • Introduced: November 29, 2024 (Drafter Assigned)
  • Died in process: The draft was recorded as dying in process on May 22, 2025, indicating the bill did not advance to further committee action or floor consideration in its current session.
  • Implications of status: As a dead draft, no enactment or operational changes will occur under LC 2101 unless reintroduced in a future session with new text and sponsor support.

Notes

  • No fiscal notes, committee hearings, or specific amendments are provided in the available record.
  • For readers seeking details, tracking updates from the legislature or sponsored bill texts in future sessions would be necessary, as the current draft did not progress.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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