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MA H2000

MA H2000
Relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to workers' compensation benefits for willful misconduct of employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 152 of the General Laws to modify the provisions related to workers' compensation benefits for employees who are injured due to their own serious willful misconduct, including intoxication or unlawful use of controlled substances. The bill specifies that such employees shall not receive compensation or any portion of the benefit, but their dependents may still receive benefits if the injury results in the employee's death.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5023 (on 09/06/2022)

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