An Act relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve fairness and regulations surrounding workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish clearer standards and processes for determining eligibility and awarding benefits to injured workers. The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee and subsequently heard, with a focus on studying potential improvements to the system. It is similar to previous proposals aimed at enhancing access to benefits and ensuring equitable treatment for workers.
Key provisions
- Requires a review of current workers’ compensation regulations.
- Establishes a study order (H5361) to examine potential improvements to the system.
- Focuses on ensuring fairness in the determination of benefits.
- Aims to improve access to medical care for injured workers.
- Addresses benefits for permanent functional loss and disfigurement.
Who is affected
- Workers injured on the job
- Employers in Massachusetts
- Workers’ compensation insurers
- The Labor and Workforce Development Committee
- State government
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of previous proposals focused on workers’ compensation reform.
- It includes a study order (H5361) to investigate potential changes to the system.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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