Sec. 5. 5 MRSA §22025, sub-§5-A is enacted to read:

5-A.__New information.__If a claimant wishes to offer on appeal new information not presented to the compensation panel, the appeal board shall determine whether the new information is appropriate for consideration in connection with the claim.__If the appeal board determines that the new information is appropriate for consideration, it shall return the matter to the compensation panel and order that the compensation panel reconsider the claim in light of the new information.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.