Arkansas SB284: TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4

What the bill says

An act to be entitled to modify the employer's liability under the workers' compensation law that resulted from initiated measure 1948, no. 4; and for other purposes. subtitle to modify the employer's liability under the workers' compensation law that resulted from initiated measure 1948, no. 4.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 11-9-508(c) and (d), concerning the system of managed health care established by the Workers' Compensation Commission, are amended to read as follows: (c) In order to help control the cost of medical benefits, the commission, on or before July 1, 1994, following a public hearing and with the assistance and cooperation of the State Insurance Department, is authorized and directed to establish appropriate rules to establish and implement shall maintain a system of managed health care for the State of Arkansas. (d) For the purpose of establishing and implementing a system of managed health care, the commission is authorized to: (1) Develop rules for the certification of managed care entities to provide managed care to injured workers; (2) Develop rules for peer review, service utilization, and resolution of medical disputes; *ANS192* 02/24/2025 4:02:20 PM ANS192 SB284 (3) Prohibit "balance billing" from the employee, employer, or carrier; (4)(A) Establish fees for medical services as provided in Workers' Compensation …

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Sponsors

• John Payton (R, 22) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Sine Die adjournment
2. April 1, 2025: Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. March 5, 2025: Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
4. February 24, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
5. February 24, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB284?

SB284 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4.

What does SB284 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled to modify the employer's liability under the workers' compensation law that resulted from initiated measure 1948, no. 4; and for other purposes. subtitle to modify the employer's liability under the workers' compensation law that resulted from initiated measure 1948, no. 4.

What is the status of SB284?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Sine Die adjournment (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB284?

John Payton (R, 22).

Where is the official record for SB284?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB284