Extends workers' compensation eligibility for first responders to five years.
Mississippi SB2739 amends the state's workers' compensation law to extend the eligibility period for first responders to file claims from two years to five years. This change applies to firefighters and law enforcement officers, collectively termed "first responders." The bill also includes definitions for key terms such as "first responder," "firefighter," and "law enforcement officer." The changes will take effect from July 1, 2026.
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