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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 71-3-13, 71-3-17, 71-3-21 And 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Total Compensation That A Person May Recover Under The Workers' Compensation Law To 520 Weeks; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi's Workers' Compensation Law to increase the maximum total duration for which an injured employee or their beneficiaries can receive compensation benefits from 450 weeks to 520 weeks. This change applies to various types of benefits, including permanent total disability, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and death benefits, ensuring that individuals can receive support for a longer period following a work-related injury or death. The bill also specifies that the weekly compensation rate remains at sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the average weekly wage for the state, with a minimum of $25 per week in certain cases.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0092.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0092IN.htm |
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