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HB4177Introduced in the House

WORK COMP-BURIAL EXPENSES

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Martha Deuter, District 45

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the sum of $10,000 (rather than $8,000) for burial expenses shall be paid by the employer to the widow or widower, other dependent, next of kin, or person or persons incurring the expense of burial.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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