Rep. Longoria Joint Authors Legislation to Protect First Responders From Illegal Denials of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Claims
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This proposed legislation would amend Section 415.021 of the Labor Code to add sanctions, administrative penalties, and other remedies, including attorney's fees, for administrative violations by self-or collectively insured municipalities obligated to cover eligible workers' compensation claims. The amount of the administrative penalty shall not be less than two times the total amount of benefits payable in connection with the first responder employee's claim.
HB 1521 would clarify that cities do not have sovereign immunity when they act as a workers compensation provider. This would ensure that the
The proposed legislation is supported by the
Studies show firefighters are at increased risk for cancers and other illnesses caused by on-the-job exposure to hazardous materials. For example, the
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