Allocation fault; revise certain provisions concerning workers' compensation that relates to.

HB 549 would change Mississippi workers' compensation rules by requiring employers or insurers to join third-party lawsuits (e.g., against a negligent contractor) to recover costs paid to injured workers. If they fail to join such lawsuits, they lose the right to be repaid from any settlement or judgment. The bill also reduces repayment amounts proportionally if the employer is found negligent. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and never became law.