Bill Summary

by McFarland, Holcomb Co Sponsors: Bankson, Casello, Fabricio, Rudman, Waldron CS Sponsors: Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

Workers' Compensation Benefits for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Provides PTSD suffered by 911 public safety telecommunicator or crime scene investigator is compensable occupational disease; provides evidentiary standard required; specifies benefits do not require physical injury & are not subject to apportionment or limitations; provides requirements for benefits offered to 911 public safety telecommunicator or crime scene investigator for PTSD; specifies when claim for PTSD must be noticed; requires employing agencies to provide mental health training. Effective Date: July 1, 2023

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