SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5917

As of February 26, 2001

Title:  An act relating to worker rights under industrial insurance.

Brief Description:  Describing worker rights under industrial insurance.

Sponsors:  Senators Prentice, Winsley, Benton, Rasmussen and Gardner.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions: 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Staff:  Elizabeth Mitchell (786‑7430)

Background:  Under current law, an injured worker can choose his or her own health provider, including a chiropractor, to provide treatment.  Upon receiving a notice of accident, the Department of Labor and Industries must notify a worker of his or her rights as an injured worker.

Summary of Bill:  The Department of Labor and Industries must include the fact that a worker may choose his or her health provider, including a chiropractor, in the notification of injured worker rights.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on February 8, 2001.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.