On Mar. 24, VA LEG enacted bill defining workers' compensation term.
VA LEG enacted HB 1933/SB 920, which amends VA LEG 65.2-4-402 in regards to workers' compensation presumption as to death or disability from throat cancer.
Document dated Mar. 24, 2025, was received on Apr. 7, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Defined specifics of different types of throat cancer for the purposes of the workers' compensation presumption as to death or disability from certain types of cancer.
Specified throat cancer includes cancer that forms in the tissues of the pharynx, larynx, adenoid, tonsil, esophagus, trachea, nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx.
The provisions of this bill apply only to diseases diagnosed on or after Jul. 1, 2025.
Legislative History
On Jan. 31, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Feb. 4, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Feb. 5, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 18, 2025, amended bill passed.
On Mar. 7, 2025, House concurred; on Mar. 24, 2025, bill signed by governor, Ch. 392.
Effectiveness
Bill effective on Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
VA LEG
Entity Types
Corp; Ins
Reference
Ch. 392, Bill HB1933, SB920, 3/24/2025; Citation: VA LEG 65.2-4-402;
