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Assembly committee advances Ortega bill to reform subsequent-injury benefit fund amid fierce opposition
Summary
AB 15 76, sponsored by Assemblymember Ortega, would reform the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund to reduce litigation and lower employer assessments; supporters said it will save employers while opponents including chambers and school districts warned of unresolved structural liabilities and urged a trailer-bill approach.
Assemblymember Lori Ortega presented AB 15 76 to reform the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF), describing the fund’s origin and saying targeted changes would reduce litigation and employer assessments by 20–25 percent over time while preserving benefits for disabled workers.
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