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SB 555: Workers’ compensation: average annual earnings.
What SB 555 does, verified June 26, 2026
<p>This bill would amend the labor code to update the average weekly earnings used for calculating permanent partial disability indemnity benefits. The updated earnings ranges would be between $240 and $435 for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2027. This change would ensure the workers' compensation system reflects the current cost of living and adjust the benefits accordingly.</p>
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
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✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: June 24 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. (2026-06-24)Alert me
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| Jun. 24, 2026 | June 24 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Jun. 01, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on INS. |
| May. 04, 2026 | Referred to Com. on INS. |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 10. Page 3300.) Ordered to the Assembly. |