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A 4742

Provides that either party to a workers' compensation claim can request a hearing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson and 15 co-sponsors

A4742 lets either party to a workers’ compensation claim request a hearing, expanding who can trigger hearings and boosting fairness and options.

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Bill Summary · A 4742

Summary: A 4742 – Provides that either party to a workers' compensation claim can request a hearing

Overview

A 4742 would authorize that in a workers' compensation claim, either party (claimant or employer/insurer) may request a hearing. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has moved through multiple committees since its introduction.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary purpose is to ensure both sides of a workers’ compensation dispute have explicit access to initiate a hearing process.
  • By allowing either party to request a hearing, the bill seeks to enhance fairness and procedural options in contested workers’ compensation matters.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Allows either party to request a hearing in connection with a workers’ compensation claim.
  • The provision would apply within the procedural framework governing hearings related to workers’ compensation disputes (specific statutory language not provided here).

Note: The summary above reflects the bill’s core stated change. If enacted, the bill would modify who can initiate a hearing request; it does not, based on available information, specify changes to the hearing timeline, standards for granting hearings, or the kinds of issues subject to hearing.

Affected parties and entities

  • Claimants seeking workers’ compensation benefits.
  • Employers and insurers/administrators involved in workers’ compensation claims.
  • The state agency or administrative tribunal responsible for scheduling and conducting hearings on workers’ compensation matters.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025
  • Committee progression:
    • February 6, 2025: Referred to Labor
    • May 20, 2025: Reported and referred to Codes
    • June 5, 2025: Reported and referred to Ways and Means
  • Status: Referred to Ways and Means (current stage in the cycle)

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Harry B. Bronson
  • Cosponsors include: Angelo Santabarbara, Sarahana Shrestha, Nikki Lucas, Jonathan Jacobson, Andrew Hevesi, Demond Meeks, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, William Colton, Maritza Davila, Phil Steck, Steven Raga, Yudelka Tapia, Jen Lunsford

Related bills

  • A 8988 (prior-session)
  • A 6208 (prior-session)
  • S 2234 (companion; listed as companion in Senate)

Potential impact and considerations

  • Access and fairness: Expands who can trigger a hearing, potentially reducing delays or procedural bottlenecks caused by asymmetries in who can request a hearing.
  • Administrative workload: Could affect the volume of hearing requests and associated scheduling and resources.
  • Financial Impact: Specific cost or savings are not provided in the available information; would depend on changes in hearing frequency, duration, and outcomes.
  • Implementation: Requires alignment with existing hearing procedures and timelines within the workers’ compensation framework.

Next steps

If enacted, the bill would proceed through the remaining legislative steps (floor consideration in the respective house, potential conference, and governor signature) before becoming law. Interested observers should track any amendments that specify hearing standards, timelines, or procedural rules tied to this new authority.

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

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