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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 2082

House Author:  Burrows et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Perry


            House Bill 2082 amends the Labor Code to require the injured employee public counsel to designate a qualified employee of the office of injured employee public counsel as first responder liaison to assist an injured first responder and, if applicable, the ombudsman assigned to a first responder's case during a workers' compensation administrative dispute resolution process. The bill provides for employer notification of the liaison to first responders employed or supervised by the employer, as applicable.