Amends Tennessee workers' compensation law to change procedures and fund allocations for vocational recovery assistance and subsequent injury claims.
This bill amends Tennessee's workers' compensation law, specifically Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2. It changes the process for filing motions and petitions related to workers' compensation claims. It also modifies the fund for subsequent injury and vocational recovery, requiring collected sums to be deposited in a special fund for specific purposes. The bill updates terminology and requirements for impairment ratings and physician certifications. It takes effect July 1, 2026.
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