The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding workers' compensation death benefits, specifically increasing the burial expenses covered from $5,000 to $10,000. This change aims to provide greater financial support for the burial costs associated with workplace fatalities. Additionally, the bill would make technical adjustments to the language of the statute, ensuring clarity and consistency in the provisions related to compensation for surviving dependents. Furthermore, the bill would remove outdated language, such as “to exceed five thousand dollars” and “per cent”, replacing it with “more than $10,000” and “percent”, respectively. These updates are intended to modernize the statute and improve its readability. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the benefits available to the families of deceased workers while ensuring that the legal language reflects current standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-1046
Senate Engrossed Version: 23-1046
House Engrossed Version: 23-1046