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PA HB2061

PA HB2061
In liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation.


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Introduced
11/08/2021
In Committee
11/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 modify the schedule of compensation for serious and permanent disfigurement of the body. The bill expands the coverage of disfigurement benefits from just the head, neck, or face to the entire body, and increases the maximum duration of these benefits from 275 weeks to 400 weeks. Additionally, the bill clarifies that an injured worker can receive both total or partial disability benefits and a disfigurement benefit simultaneously.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 11/08/2021)

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