H 2122
An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to provide worker compensation benefits to emergency responders and medical personnel who contracted COVID-19 while working. It sought to recognize the increased risk these individuals faced during the pandemic and ensure they received appropriate financial support for related illnesses. The legislation was intended to cover infections incurred on the job. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher Hendricks
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.2122 194th (Current)
An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2122) of Christopher Hendricks and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infections. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Christopher Hendricks
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2122
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5180 |
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