Missouri HB1709: Modifies provisions related to workers' compensation administrative law judges

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1709 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE VEIT. 3921H.02I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 287.200, 287.470, 287.610, 287.615, 287.812, 287.835, and 621.045, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to workers' compensation. Section A. Sections 287.200, 287.470, 287.610, 287.615, 287.812, 287.835, and 621.045, RSMo, are repealed and seven new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 287.200, 287.470, 287.610, 287.615, 287.812, 287.835, and 621.045, to read as follows: 287.200. 1. Compensation for permanent total disability shall be paid during the continuance of such disability from the date of maximum medical improvement for the lifetime of the employee at the weekly rate of compensation in effect under this subsection on the date of the injury for which compensation is being made. The word "employee" as used in this section shall not include the injured worker's dependents, estate, or other persons to whom compensation may be payable as provided in subsection 1 of section 287.020. The amount of such compensation shall be computed as follows: (1) For all injuries occurring on or after September 28, 1983, but before September 28, 1986, the weekly compensation shall be an amount equal to sixty-six and two-thirds percent of the injured employee's average weekly earnings during the year immediately preceding the …

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Sponsors

• Rudy Veit (R, 059) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. December 1, 2025: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB1709?

HB1709 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions related to workers' compensation administrative law judges.

What is the status of HB1709?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1709?

Rudy Veit (R, 059).

Where is the official record for HB1709?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1709&year=2026&code=R