The existing presumption only applies to firefighters and law enforcement officers, while this new bill would apply to other first responders.
The existing presumption only applies to firefighters and law enforcement officers, while this new bill would apply to other first responders.
A new qualifying event would include witnessing a serious physical injury that does not result in death or permanent disfigurement.
Mental health nurse practitioners must hold a master’s degree and a terminal license within their profession.
The bill applies to firefighters, law enforcement officers, certain prison workers, and others.
The bill would apply to hospital workers who provide direct patient care in an acute care hospital.
Legislation passed in 2024 that granted the presumption to all workers has been rolled back.
If passed, the presumption would apply to police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, and “frontline staff” which includes other occupations.
Along with the supervised therapeutic use, the bill would implement a sales tax, public education, and much more.
The updates vary across each state and for different occupations, but the trend of more PTSD presumptions around the country continues.
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.
