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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 Section 71-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Workers' Compensation Allowed For Disability Or Death Cases From Sixty-six And Two-thirds Percent To One Hundred Percent Of The Average Weekly Wage For The State Per Week; To Amend Sections 71-3-17 And 71-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Who Is Eligible To Receive A Death Benefit Amount And Payment; To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the amount of workers' compensation benefits paid in Mississippi for disability or death cases. Currently, these benefits are capped at sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the state's average weekly wage, but this bill would raise that cap to one hundred percent (100%) of the average weekly wage. This change applies to various types of disability, including permanent total, temporary total, and permanent partial disabilities, as well as death benefits paid to surviving spouses, children, and other dependents. The bill also makes conforming changes to related sections of Mississippi law and clarifies eligibility for death benefits by including "next of kin" alongside surviving spouse. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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/HB0080.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0080IN.htm |
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