MD SB438 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-31 - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-31 - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the circumstances under which a dependent of a covered employee who is entitled to compensation for the death of the covered employee resulting from an accidental injury or occupational disease is required to be paid certain workers' compensation death benefits; requiring the Workers' Compensation Commission to establish a procedure by which a dependent of a covered employee may agree to the application of a final compromise and settlement and the release of any future death benefits by the dependent; etc.
Title
Workers' Compensation Act - Death Benefits - Release of Claim
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-31 | Senate | Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-27 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor and Employment | 9 | 678 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Labor and Employment | 9 | 722 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0438?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0438f.pdf |
