SB21-197
Workers' Compensation Physician
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the treating physician in workers' compensation cases.
Bill Summary:
The bill provides injured workers control over the selection of the primary treating physician in workers' compensation cases, allowing them to choose from any level I or level II accredited physician through the division of workers' compensation. The bill creates the mechanism by which the injured worker may select the treating physician, and requires the employer or insurer to choose the physician when an injured worker is unable or unwilling to select the treating physician.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2021 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 21-197 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion failed on a vote of 3-4. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.006 | The motion failed on a vote of 3-4. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.009 | The motion failed on a vote of 3-4. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 21-197, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
19
AYE
16
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/04/2021 | Third Reading | AMEND (L.012) |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2021 | L.012 | Third Reading | Passed | |
| 05/03/2021 | L.011 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 05/03/2021 | L.010 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.009 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Lost | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.006 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Lost | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.001 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Lost | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.007 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.005 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.004 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.003 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 04/28/2021 | L.002 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2021 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Postpone Indefinitely |
| 05/10/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
| 05/04/2021 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 05/03/2021 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/28/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/24/2021 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
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