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2020 SESSION
HB 1596 Workers' compensation; psychological injuries.
Introduced by: Kathleen Murphy | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Workers' compensation; psychological injuries. Provides that an employee who suffers a psychological injury from sudden shock and fright that arises out of and in the course of any employment shall have a compensable claim under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act regardless of whether the incident that caused the sudden shock and fright is either a normal or expected part of the employee's work.
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HISTORY
- 01/15/20 House: Presented and ordered printed 20105583D
- 01/15/20 House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/20/20 House: Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #1
- 02/04/20 House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 3-N)
- 02/04/20 House: Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/06/20 House: Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB438-Heretick) by voice vote