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CA AB2447
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Freddie Rodriguez
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AI Summary
- Adds Section 3212.16 to the Labor Code to establish workers' compensation coverage for private sector emergency medical services personnel contracted with state, local, tribal, or special districts
- Includes post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable injury if diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and develops during the person's employment providing emergency medical services
- Establishes a disputable presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder arises out of and in the course of employment, extending 3 months for each full year of employment (maximum 60 months) after contract termination
- Requires at least 6 months of contracted service before compensation can be awarded, unless the injury results from a sudden and extraordinary employment condition
- Applies to injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Workers’ compensation: emergency medical services.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on INS.
5/5/2020
Committee Referrals
Insurance4/24/2020
Full Bill Text
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