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MS HB985

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 71-3-47 of the Mississippi Code to require the Workers' Compensation Commission to order an emergency hearing within 20 days upon request or petition by either party.

  • Adds new language mandating that the commission shall order emergency hearings, establishing a specific 20-day timeline for scheduling such hearings.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; require emergency hearing upon request of either party.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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