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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to include intoxication and unlawful use of controlled substances as willful misconduct by employees applying for workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 152 of the General Laws to include intoxication and unlawful use of controlled substances as forms of "serious willful misconduct" that would disqualify an employee from receiving workers' compensation benefits, unless the injury results in the employee's death, in which case their dependents would still be eligible for benefits. The bill aims to address fairness in the workers' compensation system by preventing employees from receiving benefits if their injury was caused by their own intoxication or illegal drug use.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5123 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1644 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1644.pdf |
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