MO HB552

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 more than 4 members from either party per chamber

Directs the committee to investigate disparities affecting injured minorities (defined as African, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian individuals), low-income workers, and workers under 35 years of age in the workers' compensation system

Requires ongoing study of bias, fraud, noncompliance, and the investigation system within the Division of Workers' Compensation, including measures to eliminate bias

Mandates the committee meet in at least three urban regions of the state to gather public input and submit an annual report to the General Assembly by January 30th each year

Committee provisions expire on January 30, 2021