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This bill proposes to update the terminology in Mississippi's existing Workers' Compensation Commission law, specifically changing the term "workmen's" to "Workers'" throughout the statute. The bill maintains the existing structure of the commission, which consists of three members appointed by the Governor with consent from the State Senate, serving staggered terms of two, four, and six years. The commissioners must include a representative of employers, a representative of employees, and an attorney with at least five years of active practice in Mississippi. The bill preserves the commission's existing powers, including the ability to compel witness attendance, examine evidence, adopt rules and regulations, and investigate workplace injury claims. The chairman remains the administrative head of the commission, with authority over case assignments and administrative work. The bill emphasizes the importance of cumulative experience in administering workers' compensation law and allows commissioners to continue serving until a successor is appointed. The changes are primarily linguistic, modernizing the language from the outdated term "workmen's" to the more inclusive "Workers'" while maintaining the fundamental structure and purpose of the commission. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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