Bills Assigned to Keyword - Workers' Comp (9)
Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/19/2024
H 3192
H 3192
Establishes a presumption that a first responder who contracts COVID-19 is entitled to workers' compensation benefits
Summary of the bill as introduced: Establishes a presumption that a first responder, health care provider or correctional officers who contracts COVID-19 is entitled to workers' compensation benefits as an occupational disease.
Sponsor:
Russell Fry
House Com:
LCI
Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henegan, J.L.Johnson
Status Date: 1/14/2021
Keywords:
House
Workers' Comp
Of Interest
H 3413
Exempts injuries sustained by law enforcement in the line of duty from limitation on workers' compensation claims
Summary of the bill as introduced: Exempts injuries sustained by law enforcement in the line of duty from limitation on workers' compensation claims for injury caused by stress, mental injury or mental illness.
Sponsor:
Thomas Pope
House Com:
LCI
Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Status Date: 1/12/2021
Keywords:
House
Workers' Comp
Of Interest
H 3939
Exempts injuries sustained by law enforcement in the line of duty from limitations on workers' compensation claims
04.19.2022 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment specifies the events a first responder must experience and the standards by which a PTSD diagnosis must be made. Also, first responders can file a workers’ compensation claim due to a PTSD diagnosis, the amendment requires a claimant to first exhaust PTSD treatment services through the SCLEAP and SCFFAST program. 04.05.2022 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The strike all and insert amendment only allows PTSD to be a covered diagnosis. 04.20.2021 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment further defines first responder and significant traumatic experience. The amendment also excludes first responders who have been diagnosed with the listed disorders as defined by the DSM.04.15.2021 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Exempts injuries sustained by law enforcement in the line of duty from limitations on workers' compensation claims for injury caused by stress, mental injury or mental illness.
Sponsor:
Thomas Pope
House Com:
Judy
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Senate - Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Status Date: 4/20/2022
Keywords:
Workers' Comp
Of Interest
H 4321
Makes the filing of a notice form of action against a third party in a workers' compensation claim permissive
05.03.2022 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes the filing period from one to 2 years.04.19.2022 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.04.13.2022 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies third party action and updates the failure to notify language.04.05.2022 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.03.08.2022 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.24.2022 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes the filing of a notice form of action against a third party in a workers' compensation claim permissive.
Sponsor:
Jeffrey Johnson
House Com:
Judy
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Senate - Committee Amendment Adopted
Status Date: 5/10/2022
Keywords:
Workers' Comp
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S 0094
Excludes certain limitations on workers' compensation for a first responder diagnosed with PTSD
03.09.2021 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.04.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment defines PTSD diagnosis standards and the specific circumstances that constitute a “significant traumatic experience or situation.” 03.02.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.02.25.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines that a limitation on stress, mental injuries and mental illness for workers' compensation do not apply to a first responder diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sponsor:
Gerald Malloy
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Scrivener's error corrected
Status Date: 3/11/2021
Keywords:
Senate
Workers' Comp
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S 0282
Excludes certain limitations on workers' compensation for a first responder diagnosed with PTSD
03.02.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.02.25.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over. Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines that a limitation on stress, mental injuries and mental illness for workers' compensation does not apply to a first responder diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sponsor:
Margie Matthews
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Young (ch), Sabb, Matthews, Garrett, M.Johnson
Status Date: 2/16/2021
Keywords:
Senate
Workers' Comp
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S 0366
Clarifies that supplied medical treatment for a workers' compensation disability lessens the period of disability
03.15.2022 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.01.2022 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment deletes all of Section 1 of the bill, specifies the types of records admissible in a workers' compensation hearing and affords an adverse party to cross-examine a health care provider.03.25.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee adjourned before they could take up the bill for debate.Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies that supplied medical treatment for a workers' compensation disability lessens the period of disability.
Sponsor:
Scott Talley
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Senate - Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Status Date: 3/16/2022
Keywords:
Workers' Comp
Of Interest
S 0402
Excludes certain limitations on workers' compensation for a first responder diagnosed with PTSD
03.02.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.02.25.2021 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines that a limitation on stress, mental injuries and mental illness for workers' compensation does not apply to a first responder diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sponsor:
Penry Gustafson
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Young (ch), Sabb, Matthews, Garrett, M.Johnson
Status Date: 2/17/2021
Keywords:
Senate
Workers' Comp
Of Interest
S 0902
Allows employees to seek compensation for adverse health conditions or death caused by an employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccine
Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows employees to seek compensation for adverse health conditions or death caused by an employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccine.
Sponsor:
Gerald Malloy
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Status Date: 12/6/2021
Keywords:
Senate
Workers' Comp
Of Interest
Municipal Association of South Carolina
1411 Gervais St., PO Box 12109, Columbia, SC 29211
Phone: 803.799.9574, Fax: 803.933.1299,
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