Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation

Summary

The bill changes how permanent total disability payments are calculated, sets a $40 weekly floor, ends survivor benefits on the worker’s death, and adds special payouts for occupational diseases, including higher benefits for mesothelioma. It affects injured employees, their dependents or estates, and employers who provide workers’ compensation. The goal is to clarify benefit amounts and employer liability for certain disease claims.

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