South Carolina legislation overhauling the state workers' compensation system, which was given final approval yesterday, will get Gov. Mark Sanford's signature, his staff said today.

A major item in the bill is its repeal of the Second Injury Fund, according to American Insurance Association representative Julie Pulliam.

"This is a good, not great reform bill, and it certainly is a step in a positive direction for the South Carolina comp market," she said.

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