{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"5406.5","citation":"Lab. Code, § 5406.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200. - 6002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 4. COMPENSATION PROCEEDINGS [5300. - 6002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Limitations of Proceedings [5400. - 5413.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 831, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>In the case of the death of an asbestos worker or firefighter from asbestosis, the period within which proceedings may be commenced for the collection of the benefits provided by Article 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/lab/4700\">4700</a>) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 is one year from the date of death.</p>","text":"In the case of the death of an asbestos worker or firefighter from asbestosis, the period within which proceedings may be commenced for the collection of the benefits provided by Article 4 (commencing with Section 4700) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 is one year from the date of death.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/limitations-of-proceedings-5406-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}