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MS HB681

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Workers' Compensation Commission to order an emergency hearing within 20 days when either party requests or petitions for one

  • Amends Section 71-3-47 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 governing workers' compensation claims procedures

  • Maintains existing commission authority to determine all questions relating to payment of compensation claims and conduct investigations

  • Preserves the 20-day period for parties to request review by the full commission after an initial decision is filed

  • Effective date of July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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