New York Assembly Bill A1589 would introduce mental health screenings and presume PTSD in law enforcement officers and EMS personnel is work-related, with rebuttal provisions.

Oklahoma House Bill 1842 would amend a recent 2024 PTSD law by requiring temporary firearm confiscation and suspension of CLEET certification for first responders unable to perform their duties. First responders receiving PTSD benefits would still be limited to $10,000 limit for prescription drugs and one year of medical treatment.

Oregon Senate Bill 606 would update the current PTSD presumption to include certain healthcare employees. Currently, Oregon’s PTSD presumption only applies to first responders, but this bill would add full-time paid employees of the Oregon State Hospital who has direction contact with patients, and full-time paid employees of the Department of Human Services who works at the Stabilization and Crisis Unit.

Washington House Bill 1070 and Senate Bill 5043 would extend the PTSD presumption currently given to first responders to correctional facility workers after 90 days of employment, with rebuttal provisions.