Why 4/5: Directly increases potential workers' compensation costs for employers and introduces annual adjustments.
The maximum amount employers must pay for burial expenses under workers' compensation would increase from $10,000 to $15,000. Starting January 1, 2028, this amount, along with transportation expenses, would be annually adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Cleared committee
Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Update
Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Passed a chamber
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB771ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Workers' compensation; burial expenses, annual adjustment.”) · Read the actual bill →
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB771)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 832 (effective 7/1/2026)