Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2122 — An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill provides worker compensation protections for emergency responders and medical personnel affected by COVID-19.

This bill ensures that emergency response and medical personnel are covered under worker compensation for COVID-19 infections. It aims to protect these workers as they face health risks while serving during the pandemic.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you could receive compensation if you contract COVID-19 while working as an emergency responder or medical personnel.

Summary

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

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new section to establish a rebuttable presumption for COVID-19 related compensation claims for certain employees.

  • Chapter 152, Section 7H

    Section 7H: In any claim for compensation where the employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19, it shall be prima facie evidence that (i) the employee was performing his or her regular duties at the time of contracting COVID-19; (ii) the claim comes within the provisions of this chapter; and (iii) sufficient notice of the injury has been given.

    This establishes that COVID-19 claims for compensation are presumed to be valid for specific employee categories.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2122 do?
An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection
Who sponsors H2122?
H2122 is sponsored by Christopher Hendricks (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2122?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2122?
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