Workers’ compensation.
- Guarantees injured peace officers and firefighters at least two-thirds of third-party liability insurance settlements.
- Prevents employers from reducing future workers' compensation benefits based on third-party settlements.
- Eliminates the requirement for employer consent when peace officers and firefighters settle third-party claims.
Senator Grayson's workers' compensation reform proposal establishes new protections for peace officers and firefighters who pursue third-party claims after workplace injuries. The legislation guarantees these employees at least two-thirds of available liability insurance proceeds when their total damages exceed the combined recovery needed to compensate both the worker and employer.
The bill modifies how settlements and judgments are allocated between injured peace officers or firefighters and their employers. It limits employers' reimbursement and subrogation rights to portions of recoveries not designated for the employee, while prohibiting employers from using these recoveries to offset future workers' compensation obligations. For these protected classes of employees, the measure also eliminates the requirement for employer consent in third-party settlements.
The changes preserve employers' ability to pursue claims against third parties who cause workplace injuries, while establishing new parameters around cost recovery and benefit coordination specifically for peace officer and firefighter cases. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board retains authority to determine appropriate allocation of expenses and attorney fees in settlements not requiring court approval.
 Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Phillip ChenR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 17 | PASS |
- Guarantees injured peace officers and firefighters at least two-thirds of third-party liability insurance settlements.
- Prevents employers from reducing future workers' compensation benefits based on third-party settlements.
- Eliminates the requirement for employer consent when peace officers and firefighters settle third-party claims.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Grayson's workers' compensation reform proposal establishes new protections for peace officers and firefighters who pursue third-party claims after workplace injuries. The legislation guarantees these employees at least two-thirds of available liability insurance proceeds when their total damages exceed the combined recovery needed to compensate both the worker and employer.
The bill modifies how settlements and judgments are allocated between injured peace officers or firefighters and their employers. It limits employers' reimbursement and subrogation rights to portions of recoveries not designated for the employee, while prohibiting employers from using these recoveries to offset future workers' compensation obligations. For these protected classes of employees, the measure also eliminates the requirement for employer consent in third-party settlements.
The changes preserve employers' ability to pursue claims against third parties who cause workplace injuries, while establishing new parameters around cost recovery and benefit coordination specifically for peace officer and firefighter cases. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board retains authority to determine appropriate allocation of expenses and attorney fees in settlements not requiring court approval.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 17 | PASS |
Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Phillip ChenR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |