Workers' Compensation Benefits; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Incurred By Firefighters, Etc.

This federal bill aims to expand workers' compensation benefits to cover post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for firefighters and other first responders. The main provisions include providing coverage for PTSD treatment and lost wages resulting from the disorder. This bill recognizes the mental health challenges faced by these workers due to their job-related trauma and seeks to ensure they receive appropriate support. If passed, this legislation would have a significant impact on the well-being and financial security of firefighters and first responders dealing with PTSD.

• 2024-01-10: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101680D

• 2024-01-10: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

• 2024-01-23: Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2

• 2024-02-01: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (7-Y 0-N)

• 2024-02-01: Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations

• 2024-02-06: Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)

• 2024-02-06: Referred to Committee on Appropriations

• 2024-02-07: Assigned App. sub: Compensation and Retirement

• 2024-02-09: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 by voice vote

• 2024-02-09: Continued to 2025 in Appropriations by voice vote