Bill
HB 5179
Worker's compensation: benefits; payment of death benefits; modify, and expand conclusive presumption of dependency to include certain individuals. Amends secs. 321, 331, 335, 345 & 356 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.321 et seq.).
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Joey Andrews and 27 co-sponsors
HB 5179 guarantees dependents 80% of the deceased worker's after-tax average weekly wage for 500 weeks, with conclusive spousal/child dependency and guardianship rules.
bill electronically reproduced 10/30/2025