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The Workers Compensation Bill
Connecticut to study how workers' compensation helps people
An Act Concerning State Marshals Eligibility For Workers' Compensation While Performing Duties On Behalf Of The State And Eligibility For Health Insurance While Out On Certain Leave.
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This bill would make the state study how workers' compensation works, which could lead to better help for people hurt at work.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill is about getting more information on how the workers' compensation system works in Connecticut. Right now, if you get hurt at your job, this system is supposed to help you. The bill would ask a special group, the Workers' Compensation Commission, to study the whole system. This means they would look at what's working well and what's not. Some people might think this is a good idea because a study could lead to changes that make it easier for injured workers to get the help they need. Others might worry that a study could just take a long time without making real changes, or that it could lead to changes that are not helpful. Since this bill is still being discussed, people can share their thoughts on whether they think this study is a good step for workers in the state.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would require the Workers' Compensation Commission to study the workers' compensation system in Connecticut.
- This study could help find ways to make the system better for people who get hurt on the job.
- The bill is currently moving through the legislature in Connecticut.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Christine Pavalock-D'Amato (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tammy Nuccio (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tina Courpas (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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