Relates to permitting certain claims for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 in memory of Joseph Fletcher
Summary
Enacts the "Joseph Fletcher act"; permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 which were previously denied or not timely filed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2024
Last action May 7, 2024
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2
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Committee
2
May 7, 2024
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 12, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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