MA S990

Bill

MA S990

Relative to the penalty for failure to provide workers' compensation insurance

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
06/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the penalty for failure to provide workers' compensation insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to increase the penalties for employers who fail to provide workers' compensation insurance, which is a mandatory insurance that covers employees for work-related injuries or illnesses. Specifically, it amends Section 25C of Chapter 152 of the General Laws by replacing the current penalty of a fine of up to $1,500 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both, with more severe penalties. The new penalties include imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years, or imprisonment in a house of correction for between 6 months and 2.5 years, or a fine ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, or a combination of both a fine and imprisonment. This change aims to deter employers from neglecting their legal obligation to provide this crucial insurance coverage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (10)

Thomas McGee (D)*, Sal DiDomenico (D), Stephen DiNatale (D), Dan Donahue (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Mary Keefe (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Marc Pacheco (D), Dennis Rosa (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/15/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S990

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S990
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S990.pdf

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