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MS HB1078

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes circuit court review of Workers' Compensation Commission decisions and establishes direct appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court instead
  • Appeals must be filed with the commission within 30 days of the commission's award being filed and parties being notified
  • The Supreme Court shall review all questions of law and fact, and may affirm and remand to the commission, or reverse and enter appropriate judgment
  • Appeals do not automatically stay enforcement of the commission's award unless the Supreme Court directs otherwise
  • Effective July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Workers' Compensation Commission; provide that appeals from commission go directly to Supreme Court.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/11/2011

Full Bill Text

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