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MA S1026

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


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th 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 amends Section 25C of Chapter 152 of the General Laws, which pertains to the penalty for failure to provide workers' compensation insurance. The bill increases the potential punishment for such an offense, changing the maximum penalty from a $1,500 fine or one year in jail, to up to five years in state prison, up to two-and-a-half years in the house of correction, or a fine of $1,000 to $10,000, or both a fine and imprisonment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/22/2018)

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