One bill would create the presumption, while another would shift the burden of proof to the employing entity and any party attacking the presumption.
One bill would create the presumption, while another would shift the burden of proof to the employing entity and any party attacking the presumption.
Three separate bills were introduced, two which increase maximum duration of benefits, while one would expand benefits to dispatchers.
A bill passed in December 2024 created a mental injury presumption for all workers, but now regulators seek to limit that law with a new bill.
House Bill 82 would indefinitely extend presumptions that are set to expire October 1st.
Senate Bill 228 would allow for PTSD coverage in first responders outside of incidents involving death, loss of a body part, or loss of body function.
Law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by state or local governments could receive workers’ comp benefits if they experience a qualifying traumatic experience.
All workers will now have the right to file a claim for mental injuries, based upon extraordinary work-related stress incurred on the job.
Medical use would be legalized, with legal protections for patients and physicians.
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NCCI tracked 911 state and federal bills, with big focus on first responders, psychedelics, and marijuana.
