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Introduced
04/17/2023
04/17/2023
In Committee
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 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 expand the coverage for serious and permanent disfigurement of the body. Specifically, it increases the maximum number of weeks for disfigurement benefits from 275 to 400 weeks, and clarifies that a worker can receive both disfigurement benefits and total or partial disability benefits simultaneously. The bill also specifies that the amendment to the disfigurement provision applies to injuries sustained on or after the effective date of the bill, which is 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (28)
Jason Dawkins (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 05/09/2023)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
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