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CA AB2447

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Freddie Rodriguez

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

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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