2025 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB549: Allocation fault; revise certain provisions concerning workers' compensation that relates to.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 71-3-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Employer Or Insurer Shall Not Be Required To Intervene In Any Action Against Any Other Party At Law Responsible For The Injury Or Death Of An Employee, But If The Employer Or Insurer Fails To Join, They Shall Not Be Entitled To Any Repayment Of The Amount They Paid As Compensation And Expenses; To Provide That If An Employer Is Found To Be Negligent, The Subrogation Lien Shall Be Reduced By The Percentage Of The Fault Of The Employer; To Amend Section 85-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/15/2025
Referred To Judiciary A
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(2/4/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tullos
Mark Tullos
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/15/202510.2 KB