Amendment #193 to H3400

Fairness in Workers Compensation

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Hill of Ipswich, Poirier of North Attleborough, Gifford of Wareham, Frost of Auburn and Smola of Warren moves to amend the bill by inserting at the end thereof following new section: -

“SECTION XX. Chapter 152 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 27 in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:

Section 27. If the employee is injured by reason of his serious willful misconduct, including intoxication or unlawful use of a controlled substance, as defined in section 1 of chapter 94C, he shall not receive compensation or any portion of the benefit; provided, that this provision shall not bar compensation or benefits to his or her dependents if the injury results in death.”.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #193 to H3400

Fairness in Workers Compensation