Workers' Compensation - Exemption From Exclusivity of Remedy - Action for Wrongful Death by Nondependent Child

Summary

The bill changes Maryland’s workers’ compensation law so that a child who is not legally defined as a dependent of a covered employee may bring a wrongful‑death lawsuit for damages. It creates an exception to the exclusive‑remedy rule, applies only to future cases, and takes effect on October 1 2026. This expands legal recourse for certain family members of workers who die on the job.

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