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Legislative

Welcome to the IARP Florida legislative Web page! You will find timely legislative and legal updates related to the rehabilitation profession, so visit often.

Thank you to everyone who donated for our Legislative cause!

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  • Medical Insights
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  • Patten Consulting Group
  • Spencer G. Eakes
  • Joyce P. Ryan
  • Spruance & Associates, Inc.
  • Lisa Hellier
  • IMCS Group, Inc.
  • Beckman Medical Manag
  • Giarrusso Rehab Services
  • Comprehensive Rehab
  • Dynamic Vocational Consulting
  • Robinson Work Rehab Svs
  • Brian & Susan Singler
  • Anthony Imperiale
  • Beverly Jackson
  • Cynthia Bunch
  • England and Associates
  • IARP SE Chapter

* Visionary bags will be given the following donors for their high level donation: Patten Consulting Group, Spruance & Associates Inc., Dynamic Vocational Consulting, Cynthia Bunch and England & Associates

Florida Capitol Building in Tallahassee

Letter to Membership 5/18/2011 from Chris Oliphant
Letter to Membership

Vocational Testing Standards for Florida WC
Intrusion Ruling | Watkins Standard

Legal Updates and Opinions:
Aquilera vs. Inservices,
Florida Supreme Court, June 16, 2005
Brief Summary | Full PDF version of decision

Employer/Carrier's right to obtain Vocational Evaluation confirmed by the Florida 1st District Court of Appeal. JCC Order to Compel participation in Vocational Evaluation confirmed according to 2003 Legislation. Eckert no longer relevant.

The senate bill by Richter (SB 2072) will be on the floor of the Senate Monday for a vote. Fausto anticipates getting our Rehab Advisor amendment attached. If amendments are attached, it will go back to the House for a vote.

The bill is one that fixes attorney fees in such a way that levels the playing field between defense and claimant. Apparently, everyone is happy with this version. You can read the bill here, but you have to read all the amendments. They are short, for the most part.


2009 Legislative Session

Legislative Update - March 15, 2009


Legislative Co-Chairs: