SB 601
Modifies the law relating to occupational diseases under workers' compensation
Sponsor:
LR Number:
4056S.01I
Last Action:
1/7/2016 - Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
Journal Page:
S85
Title:
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SB 601 - Under this act, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is included as an occupational disease for purposes of workers' compensation laws. In the case of firefighters and emergency medical technicians that have been diagnosed with PTSD, there is a rebuttable presumption that his or her occupational exposure was the prevailing factor in causing both the resulting medical condition and disability.

SCOTT SVAGERA

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