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HB 1128

State Board of Workers' Compensation; notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee to his or her legal guardian; provide

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Bonner and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia must notify injured workers' legal guardians of compensation eligibility to ensure vulnerable employees under guardianship can access their entitled benefits.

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Bill Summary · HB 1128

Legislative bill overview

HB 1128 requires Georgia's State Board of Workers' Compensation to notify an injured employee's legal guardian—in addition to the employee themselves—when the employee becomes eligible for workers' compensation benefits. This ensures guardians are informed of potential benefits for individuals under their care.

Why is this important

Injured workers with guardians (due to cognitive disabilities, incapacity, or age) may be unable to independently pursue or understand their compensation rights. Notifying guardians creates accountability and helps ensure vulnerable individuals actually access benefits they're legally entitled to receive.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: The Board may face increased workload and costs identifying and locating legal guardians for all eligible injured workers, requiring database cross-referencing
  • Privacy considerations: Sharing compensation eligibility information with third parties raises questions about worker privacy and consent, even with legal guardianship in place
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't clearly define how extensively the Board must search for guardians or what happens if a guardian cannot be located, potentially creating inconsistent implementation

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

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