Bill

Bill > H1903


MA H1903

MA H1903
Relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 27 of Chapter 152 of the General Laws, which governs workers' compensation benefits in Massachusetts. The key change is that an employee who is injured due to their own "serious willful misconduct," including intoxication or unlawful use of controlled substances, will not receive workers' compensation benefits. However, this provision does not apply if the injury results in the employee's death, in which case their dependents would still be eligible for benefits.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4570 (on 05/15/2024)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1903
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1903.pdf
Loading...