Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 610

Bill Title: Workers' Compensation - Jurisdiction Pending Appeal - Proposed Settlement

Bill Sponsor(s): Senator Kittleman

Subject: Workers' Compensation

Committee: FIN

Bill Summary: This bill would have expanded the circumstances under which the Workers' Compensation Commission retains jurisdiction pending an appeal of a Commission order to include a request for approval of a proposed settlement of all or part of a claim.

History: In 2010 this bill passed the Senate, but died in the House Economic Matters Committee without a vote.

Chamber Position: Support

Position Summary: This bill would have made it easier to get settlements approved during an appeal. For this reason, the Maryland Chamber supported this bill.

Position Statement: To view the Chamber's complete position statement, click here (pdf).

Chamber Staff: Allyson Black

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.