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MS SB2863

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 71-3-9 of Mississippi Code to revise the exclusive remedy provision under workers' compensation law, known as the "Wells Middleton Law"
  • Allows injured employees to pursue common law damages claims when the employer's gross negligence caused the injury and injury was substantially certain to occur
  • Maintains existing exemption allowing employees to sue if the employer failed to secure required compensation payments
  • Exempts first responders from workers' compensation liability if they elect to receive benefits under the Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Act
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; revise the exclusive remedy provision to provide certain exemptions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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