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CA SB1047
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands workers' compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to include firefighters from the State Department of State Hospitals, State Department of Developmental Services, and Military Department, in addition to existing covered departments.
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Extends PTSD coverage to additional peace officers including Department of Justice security officers and state hospital officers, as well as public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, and emergency response communication employees.
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Establishes a presumption that PTSD arising during employment is work-related and compensable with full hospital, surgical, medical treatment, disability indemnity, and death benefits.
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Extends the presumption for 3 calendar months per full year of service (maximum 60 months) following termination of employment.
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Requires minimum of six months employment with the department, unit, office, or agency before PTSD claims are compensable, with exceptions for injuries caused by sudden and extraordinary employment conditions; sunsets December 31, 2024.
Legislative Description
Workers’ compensation: firefighters and peace officers: post-traumatic stress.
Last Action
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
5/5/2020