Delaware Legislature Adopts Workers' Compensation Reform Bill

Delaware lawmakers last week passed workers’ comp reform legislation (HB 175) that seeks to curb rising workers’ compensation costs. The bill has been sent to Gov. Jack Markell, who is expected to sign it.

The Delaware Senate passed the legislation, “An Act to Amend Titles 18 and 19 of Delaware Code Relating to Workers’ Compensation,” on June 19. Earlier, the state House unanimously passed the measure on June 6. The bill would implement legislative recommendations brought forth by the Delaware workers’ compensation task force.

This report recommended a number of steps designed to control medical costs in the workers’ comp system, speed the return to work of injured workers, and improve workplace safety.

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