MO HB177

Establishes a 14-member Joint Committee on Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation, with 7 members from the House and 7 from the Senate, with no party holding more than 4 seats from either chamber

Directs the committee to investigate disparities affecting injured minorities, low-income workers, and workers under 35 years of age within the workers' compensation system

Requires ongoing study and analysis of bias, fraud, noncompliance, and operations within the Division of Workers' Compensation

Mandates the committee meet in at least three urban regions of the state to gather public input and examine regional trends for injured workers

Requires annual reports to the General Assembly by January 30th, with the committee's authority expiring on January 30, 2021