An Act creating a presumption of relatedness for essential workers suffering from COVID-19
By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to create a presumption of relatedness for essential workers suffering from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenters:
- Kenneth I. Gordon , David M. Rogers
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to create a presumption of work-relatedness for COVID-19 illness for essential workers, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and health.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2020 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 5/18/2020 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 5/21/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/1/2020 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/05/2020 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing |
| 6/22/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday August 20, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 8/27/2020 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday August 20, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 8/27/2020 | Senate | Amendment (changing reporting date to Thursday September 10, 2020) adopted, pending concurrence |
| 12/7/2020 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5139 |
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