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Workers' compensation; Ombudsman program created.

It became law on Apr 2, 2020.

VA HB 1558 · House Bill · 2020

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Apr 2, 2020

What it does

Workers' compensation; Ombudsman program. Authorizes the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission to create an Ombudsman program and appoint an ombudsman to administer such program. The program's purpose is to provide neutral educational information and assistance to persons who are not represented by an attorney, including those persons who have claims pending or docketed before the Commission.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 2, 2020

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