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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 the forfeiture of workers' compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 45 of Chapter 152 of the General Laws to allow for the forfeiture of workers' compensation benefits if an employee is determined to be fit to return to work by a registered physician but refuses to do so. Specifically, the bill states that if the registered physician determines the employee is fit to return to work and the employee refuses, their right to compensation shall be suspended and their compensation during the suspension period may be forfeited.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4570 (on 05/15/2024)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1907 | 03/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1907.pdf | 03/15/2023 |
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