HB 2087

An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further providing for definitions.

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**What this bill does:** This bill proposes to change the definitions section of Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act, which was originally passed in 1915. **Who it affects:** - Workers who get injured or become ill due to their job - Employers who must provide workers' compensation insurance - Insurance companies that handle workers' compensation claims - Legal professionals and administrators who work with these cases **What would change:** The bill would update or clarify certain definitions used in workers' compensation law.

Since it's still in the "introduced" stage, the specific definition changes aren't detailed here, but these types of amendments typically aim to: - Clarify who qualifies for coverage - Define what types of injuries or illnesses are covered - Specify what constitutes work-related incidents **Current status:** The bill has been introduced but hasn't been passed yet. It would need approval from both chambers of the Pennsylvania legislature and the governor to become law.

An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further providing for definitions.

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