MS HB1011

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

Adds new language requiring the commission to schedule emergency hearings as requested, establishing a specific 20-day timeframe for ordering such hearings.

Maintains existing commission authority to determine all questions relating to payment of compensation claims and conduct investigations as deemed necessary.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.