Senate Bill No. 828 establishes a working group tasked with examining the workers' compensation program. The group's study will focus on streamlining the program, which includes updating the electronic filing system, reducing prior authorization delays, and minimizing fraudulent claims. The working group will consist of seven members, including appointees from both the House and Senate leadership, as well as the chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Commission or their designee. Initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the group is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026.

The bill also includes a minor amendment where "commissioner's designee" is changed to "chairperson's designee" for accuracy. Importantly, the establishment of this working group is not expected to have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the members possess the necessary expertise to fulfill the bill's requirements. The working group will dissolve upon submitting its report or on January 1, 2026, whichever occurs later.