AB 1293: Workers’ compensation: qualified medical evaluators.
The proposed law aims to improve the workers' compensation system by enhancing the use of qualified medical evaluators (QMEs). The Administrative Director is required to develop and make available a medical evaluation request form for communicating with QMEs in advance of an evaluation. Additionally, a template QME report form must be created to include all necessary statutory and regulatory requirements. The Division of Workers' Compensation must adopt regulations to implement these provisions by January 1, 2027.
| Oct. 03, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 298, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 03, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 24, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 12, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3419.). |
| Sep. 12, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0.). |