H2131

Relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2131 amends workers' compensation benefits to exclude coverage for employees injured due to serious willful misconduct, including.

Massachusetts H2131 amends Chapter 152 of the General Laws to modify workers' compensation benefits. Specifically, it excludes coverage for employees who are injured due to serious willful misconduct, including intoxication or unlawful use of a controlled substance. This change aims to ensure fairness in the workers' compensation system by preventing benefits for those who engage in such misconduct.

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Calendar

Nov 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

Nov 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5361

Feb 17

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time