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Introduced
10/29/2021
10/29/2021
In Committee
10/29/2021
10/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), entitled "An act defining the liability of an employer to pay damages for injuries received by an employe in the course of employment; establishing an elective schedule of compensation; providing procedure for the determination of liability and compensation thereunder; and prescribing penalties," in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Workers' Compensation Act to provide reimbursement for medical marijuana usage to qualifying patients. Specifically, the bill allows for a maximum monthly reimbursement of $250 for medical marijuana, with a yearly maximum of $3,000. The bill also requires insurers to establish a system to reimburse patients on at least a quarterly basis, and reimburse the fee for obtaining and renewing the required patient identification card. The key terms defined in the bill, such as "medical marijuana" and "patient," refer to the definitions in the Medical Marijuana Act.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Dave Delloso (D)*,
Bob Freeman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 10/29/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2038 | 10/30/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2038&pn=2348 | 10/30/2021 |
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