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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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/15/20  House: Presented and ordered printed 20105583D  pdf

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