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MS HB287

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 71-3-1 of the Mississippi Code to require the Workers' Compensation Law be construed "fairly and impartially" according to law and evidence in the record.

  • Adds language specifying the Workers' Compensation Law shall not be presumed to favor one party over another.

  • Updates terminology throughout the Workers' Compensation Law to replace "workmen's compensation" with "workers' compensation."

  • Confirms the Workers' Compensation Commission shall administer the law in cooperation with state and federal authorities for worker injury prevention and rehabilitation.

  • 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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