Modifies provisions relating to the payment of workers' compensation upon the death of an employee to allow payments to be made to family members when there are no dependents

Summary

The bill changes Missouri law so that if an employee dies without any legal dependents, unpaid workers' compensation can be paid to a broader group of family members. It defines which relatives qualify and overturns a prior court ruling that limited such payments. The change is meant to ensure that death benefits reach close relatives rather than being left unclaimed.

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