Labor & Employment (Workers' Compensation)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2419: An Act relative to protecting against workers compensation premium fraud

HD 2419 requires Massachusetts insurers to submit certificates of insurance to a publicly accessible database maintained by the commissioner of insurance. The database will display the insured person's name, insurer, policy expiration date, QR codes for access, employee counts, and payroll classifications. This directly affects insurers (who must submit data), employers (whose insurance details become public), and the commissioner (who manages the database). The bill aims to combat workers' compensation fraud by increasing transparency and enabling public verification of insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill combats workers' comp fraud to protect workers' access to benefits, directly supporting labor & employment rights through system integrity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1457: An Act relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers

HD 1457 (Massachusetts) expands worker's compensation coverage to include medical cannabis for certified patients. It directly affects injured workers who are certified medical cannabis patients under Chapter 94I and their designated caregivers. The bill amends worker's compensation law (Chapter 152) to explicitly allow reimbursement for reasonable medical cannabis costs when provided to injured employees or their caregivers, as certified by a healthcare provider under medical cannabis law. This change updates existing coverage rules to include cannabis as a reimbursable service for qualifying cases, without altering medical cannabis eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands worker's compensation coverage to include medical cannabis costs for certified patients, directly increasing healthcare access and treatment options under worker's comp law.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands worker compensation benefits to cover medical cannabis costs for certified patients, directly enhancing benefits for injured workers under Chapter 152.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 218: An Act relative to fairness in worker’s compensation disfigurement benefits

This bill increases the maximum worker's compensation benefit for disfigurement injuries in Massachusetts. It replaces a fixed $15,000 cap with a new limit of 30 times the state's average weekly wage, calculated using a standard formula. It also removes a previous restriction that denied benefits for scar-based disfigurement unless it affected the face, neck, or hands. These changes directly affect workers who suffer visible disfigurement injuries covered under the state's worker's compensation system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases compensation cap and removes coverage restrictions for disfigurement injuries, directly expanding worker benefits under Massachusetts' compensation system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4174: An Act relative to acts of violence

This bill (HD 4174) modifies workers' compensation rules for specific public safety and healthcare employees injured by violence during work. It directly affects employees like healthcare workers treating patients, court officers in courtrooms, and correctional staff working with prisoners. Key provisions require employers to pay the difference between an injured employee's regular salary and their workers' compensation benefits (without deducting from sick leave), even for short absences. Additionally, it creates a presumption of eligibility for correctional employees injured by violence during work, whether inside or outside a correctional facility, to receive benefits under Chapter 152.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to pay salary differences for violence-injured public safety/healthcare workers, strengthening income protection during work-related injuries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1298: An Act creating fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to fairness in worker’s compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly creates fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits under Labor and Workforce Development, directly expanding and protecting worker benefits related to workplace injuries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2105: An Act creating fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2105) of Sean Garballey and Christopher Hendricks relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits, directly strengthening worker benefit protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 216: An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection

This bill (HD 216) changes worker compensation rules for healthcare workers who contract COVID-19 on the job. It states that for any claim where an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19, it is automatically presumed they were performing regular duties, the claim is valid under the law, and proper notice was given. The law specifically covers healthcare employees and non-medical staff at hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric facilities, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and at-home care workers. This shifts the burden of proof to employers in such claims, making it easier for these workers to receive compensation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomatically validates worker compensation claims for healthcare workers contracting COVID-19 on duty, protecting medical personnel and strengthening workplace safety protections within healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAutomatically presumes COVID-19 exposure on the job for healthcare workers, ensuring valid compensation claims without burden of proof. Directly strengthens worker compensation protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Workers' Compensation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1353: An Act relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation benefits to include funeral costs, directly enhancing financial support for families of work-related death victims under labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2169: An Act relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2169) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects medical cannabis patients' access to healthcare by ensuring worker compensation coverage, aligning with 'protects patient rights' indicator.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides worker compensation protections for medical cannabis patients, advancing workplace rights under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2131: An Act relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill regulates workers' compensation benefits for fairness, directly strengthening worker protections and benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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