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CA AB597
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Freddie Rodriguez
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AI Summary
- Extends workers' compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 1797.80, 1797.82, and 1797.84
- Makes the PTSD provision applicable to EMTs and paramedics for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2025
- Provides full hospital, surgical, medical treatment, disability indemnity, and death benefits for covered PTSD injuries
- Creates a disputable presumption that PTSD arising during service is work-related, extending up to 60 months after employment termination (3 months per year of service)
- Requires six months of employment with the department or agency before compensation eligibility, except in cases of sudden and extraordinary employment conditions
- Sunsets the entire provision on January 1, 2029
Legislative Description
Workers’ compensation: first responders: post-traumatic stress.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2024
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/17/2023
Full Bill Text
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