HB 1023·LA·house
WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides with respect to the selection of vocation rehabilitation counselors
In CommitteeFiled Mar 30, 2026
Sponsor: Shaun Mena (D)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
The bill requires employers to choose a licensed vocational rehabilitation counselor for injured workers, while also allowing either party to request a counselor from the Workers' Compensation Administration. If a dispute arises, the employee or employer can file a claim for an expedited hearing without first going through mediation.
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