Relating to modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes.

Summary

The legislation rewrites dozens of sections of the state workers’ compensation code, eliminating outdated employer rights, removing vocational‑standard requirements for disability benefits, and changing how the Board of Review is composed. It also clarifies the duties of employees and employers to report injuries and sets new guidelines for temporary total disability payments. The changes aim to streamline the system and bring the statutes in line with recent regulations.

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