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MS HB282
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mark Formby
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 71-3-1 to require the Workers' Compensation Law be construed and applied impartially without presumption favoring either party
- Overrules prior case law holding that the law should be liberally construed and that doubtful cases should be compensated
- Replaces terminology "workmen's compensation" with "workers' compensation" throughout the statute
- Takes effect July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation Law; define purpose to be impartially construed.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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