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MS HB59

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all workers' compensation insurance carriers operating in Mississippi to provide coverage to every employee of an employer they insure, regardless of whether that employee has a nonviolent felony conviction record
  • Prohibits carriers from denying or excluding workers' compensation coverage based on an employee's nonviolent felony conviction history
  • Adds a new section to Chapter 3, Title 71 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Workers' Compensation Law; require every carrier to provide coverage to employees who have a nonviolent record.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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