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MA H1895
MA H1895Providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infections. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 152 of the General Laws to establish that, in any workers' compensation claim where an employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19, it shall be considered prima facie evidence that the employee was performing their regular duties when they contracted the virus, the claim falls within the workers' compensation chapter, and sufficient notice of the injury has been given. This provision applies to a wide range of healthcare and emergency response personnel, including those working in hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, as emergency medical technicians, and more.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4570 (on 05/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1895 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1895.pdf |
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