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HB 319

Workers' compensation; revise amount allowed for disability or death cases.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Omeria Scott

HB 319 would adjust workers' compensation disability and death benefit payment caps in Mississippi but died in committee without advancing.

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Bill Summary · HB 319

Legislative bill overview

HB 319 would revise the monetary amounts allowed in workers' compensation cases involving permanent disability or death benefits in Mississippi. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, after being referred to the Insurance Committee on January 10, 2025. Specific details about the proposed monetary changes are not publicly available in the provided information.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation benefit caps directly affect how much injured workers and families of deceased workers receive when workplace incidents occur. Mississippi's current benefit structure may not adequately reflect inflation or modern wage levels, making this a consequential issue for both workers seeking adequate protection and employers concerned about liability costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Amount of increase vs. cost burden: Whether proposed benefit increases are appropriate given their impact on workers' compensation insurance premiums for employers
  • Competitiveness concerns: How revised benefits compare to neighboring states' workers' compensation systems and whether changes affect business recruitment/retention
  • Funding mechanism: Whether changes require rate adjustments, employer contributions, or are offset by other program modifications

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

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