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HB 6295

Worker's compensation: benefits; eligibility to receive benefits and amount of benefits paid to an injured worker; modify. Amends secs. 301, 311, 313, 351, 354, 355, 356, 358, 361, 371, 401 & 891 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.301 et seq.) & repeals secs. 302, 357 & 431 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.302 et seq.).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Haadsma

Overview: HB 6295, introduced on January 23, 2025, modifies various aspects of workers' compensation benefits in the state.Purpose and Intent: The main goals of this bill are to up

bill electronically reproduced 12/13/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6295

Overview: HB 6295, introduced on January 23, 2025, modifies various aspects of workers' compensation benefits in the state.

Purpose and Intent: The main goals of this bill are to update and refine the state's workers' compensation system to ensure fair and adequate benefits for injured workers while balancing the needs of employers.

Key Provisions:
- Adjusts the eligibility criteria and calculation methods for various types of workers' compensation benefits, including temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and death benefits
- Expands the definition of "personal injury" to include certain mental health conditions related to the workplace
- Revises the process for challenging workers' compensation decisions and appeals
- Repeals several existing sections of the workers' compensation law

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Injured workers and their families would be impacted by the changes to benefit eligibility and amounts
- Employers, particularly those in high-risk industries, would see changes to their workers' compensation costs and obligations
- The state's workers' compensation system and administrative processes would undergo significant revisions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was electronically reproduced on December 13, 2024 and is currently in the legislative process. The timeline for potential passage and implementation is unclear at this stage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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