Relating to workers' compensation; to amend Section 25-5-11, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the employer's right of subrogation against uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance; and to specify that in a settlement of claims against a third party, the employer's share of the employee's attorney fees does not include costs or expenses.
Summary
Worker's Compensation, specifying the employer's right to subrogation
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
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Committee
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May 18, 2023
Introduced
Introduced and Referred (Commerce and Small Business)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Kirkland
RRepublican
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