New Mexico lawmakers to consider more than doubling comp fines

New Mexico lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase to $2,500 the maximum fine for those who violate the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act.

H.B. 329, introduced Tuesday and sent to committee, applies specifically to “any person who fails to file a report required by, or who violates any provision” of the state’s comp law.

The state has discretion on fines, which are currently capped at $1,000 for each occurrence with a minimum of $25.