An Act relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits

This bill amends Massachusetts workers' compensation law to deny benefits to employees injured due to "serious willful misconduct," including intoxication or illegal drug use (as defined by state law). It directly affects workers who cause their own injuries through intentional actions like being under the influence or using controlled substances. The key change removes prior exceptions for such misconduct, though it maintains that dependents may still receive benefits if the injury results in death. The policy shifts eligibility by explicitly barring compensation for these specific self-inflicted injury scenarios.