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MS HB92
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum total compensation recovery period under Mississippi's Workers' Compensation Law from 450 weeks to 520 weeks
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Applies the 520-week cap to permanent total disability, temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, and death benefits
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Compensation rate remains at 66⅔% of the employee's average weekly wages, subject to existing weekly benefit maximums
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Medical payments under Section 71-3-15 remain excluded from the total recovery cap
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Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation Law; increase maximum total recovery under to 520 weeks.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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