Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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04.25.2017 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. 04.20.2017 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases the maximum amount from $10,000 to $12,000. 03.09.2017 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 03.08.2017 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Insurance subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment moves the cap from $7500 to $10,000. Summary of the bill as introduced: Increases the maximum payable amount for burial expenses under workers' compensation laws for accidental death to $7500. |