HB535

Workers' Compensation Commission; require emergency hearing upon request of either party.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB535 mandates the Workers' Compensation Commission to schedule an emergency hearing within 20 days of a request from either party.

Mississippi HB535 amends Section 71-3-47 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to require the Workers' Compensation Commission to order an emergency hearing within 20 days upon request from either party involved in a workers' compensation claim. The bill also brings forward Section 71-3-55 for potential amendment, which outlines procedures for hearings before the commission, including their public nature and the requirement for stenographic reporting. This change aims to expedite the resolution of urgent workers' compensation claims.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 12

House

Referred To Insurance