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2001 SESSION

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HB 1756 Crimes; filing of claims.

Introduced by: Robert F. McDonnell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Crime Victim Compensation. Allows the filing of claims by victims of crimes to be delayed indefinitely by the Workers' Compensation Commission for good cause shown. Currently, such claims must generally be filed one year after the occurrence of the crime and the Commission may extend that to two years for good cause shown. The bill also allows the Commission to indefinitely extend the time for review of the Commission's decision. Under current law, the claimant may ask for such a review within 45 days and the Commission may extend that to two years for good cause shown.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Filing of claims. Allows the filing of claims by victims of crimes to be delayed by the Workers' Compensation Commission for good cause shown. Currently, such claims must generally be filed one year after the occurrence of the crime.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Filing of claims. Allows victims of crimes to file a claim for compensation not later than one year after the discovery of the crime upon which the claim is based. Currently, such claims must be filed one year after the occurrence of the crime.