Bill
LC 2769
Overview: LC 2769, Revise laws for receipt of workers' compensation benefits on behalf of others, (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024Purpose and Intent: This
Overview: LC 2769, Revise laws for receipt of workers' compensation benefits on behalf of others, (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to revise the laws governing the receipt of workers' compensation benefits on behalf of others, such as dependents or legal representatives of an injured or deceased worker.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of "dependent" to include a wider range of family members and individuals who were financially dependent on the injured or deceased worker.
- Clarifies the process for legal representatives, such as guardians or trustees, to receive and manage workers' compensation benefits on behalf of minors or incapacitated individuals.
- Streamlines the application and approval process for dependents and legal representatives to receive benefits.
- Enhances protections against the misuse or misappropriation of workers' compensation benefits by legal representatives.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Injured or deceased workers and their dependents, who may have improved access to and management of workers' compensation benefits.
- Legal representatives, such as guardians and trustees, who would be subject to the revised laws and procedures.
- Employers and workers' compensation insurance providers, who may see changes in the administration and distribution of benefits.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was a legislative draft that died in the process, meaning it did not progress to a formal bill introduction or legislative consideration. If reintroduced and passed, the revised laws would likely take effect upon the bill's enactment, with a transition period for implementation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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