HB 549 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

PUB SAFETY-CATASTROPHIC INJURY

Summary
Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Defines "catastrophic injury" as a grievous or serious injury or impairment of a nature that is sufficient to permanently preclude the injured employee from performing any gainful work. Provides that an employer may, at its expense, require an employee seeking benefits under the Act to submit to examination by up to 3 licensed physicians. Provides that the determination of whether an employee has suffered a catastrophic injury shall be made by the employer's corporate authorities or a person designated by ordinance, whose determination shall be final and subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. Provides that the employer shall be deemed a necessary party to any case brought under the Administrative Review Law.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2009 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 9, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Labor Committee
Feb 4, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Sandra M. Pihos
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