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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the workers' compensation law in Massachusetts to increase the maximum benefit for disfigurement from $15,000 to 30 times the average weekly wage in the Commonwealth. Additionally, it removes the provision that excludes compensation for disfigurement that is purely scar-based, unless it is on the face, neck, or hands. This change aims to provide fairer and more equitable disfigurement benefits to workers who have sustained injuries on the job.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5023 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1991 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1991.pdf |
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