Arizona House Bill 2204 was introduced, which would create a PTSD presumption for first responders – in this case covering peace officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical care technicians, and public safety telecommunicators – if their condition arises from a work-related trauma. Several qualifying traumatic incidents are listed in the bill.

Maryland Senate Bill 90 would recognize hypertension as an occupational disease for firefighters and medical responders, creating a presumption when these workers have at least two years of service and meet other