Relates to permitting certain claims for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 in memory of Joseph Fletcher
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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4
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Committee
4
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
May 27, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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