Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

HOUSE BILL 3197  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Janek et al.

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

SENATE SPONSOR: Moncrief

House Bill 3197 amends the Insurance Code to give the commissioner of insurance certain regulatory authority over agents who conduct utilization review of health care services provided to persons eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The act specifies that in any conflict between the provisions of the act and Title 5 of the Labor Code, governing workers' compensation, Title 5 prevails.