S06078Introduced in the Senate
Enacts the "Joseph Fletcher act"; permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 which were previously denied or not timely filed.
Introduced by Kevin Parker, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacts the "Joseph Fletcher act"; permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 which were previously denied or not timely filed.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Labor Committee Vote · April 21, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
| Jessica Ramos | 13 | Yes |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | 23 | Yes |
| Robert Jackson | 31 | Yes |
| Nathalia Fernandez | 34 | Yes |
| Shelley Mayer | 37 | Yes |
| Robert Rolison | 39 | Yes |
| James Skoufis | 42 | Yes |
Bill history
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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