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HB24-1140

Workers' Comp for Complex Trauma

Concerning eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for workers diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder as the result of complex trauma.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subjects:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Labor & Employment
Bill Summary

For the purpose of determining eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for a mental impairment caused by an accidental injury that consists of a psychologically traumatic event arising out of and sustained in the course of employment, the bill establishes that a worker who, while working, experiences complex trauma that causes posttraumatic stress disorder is experiencing a "psychologically traumatic event".
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Prime Sponsor

Rep. R. Weinberg

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