CO HB1140

Establishes workers' compensation eligibility for mental impairment caused by complex trauma (chronic or repeated exposure to traumatic events including death of others, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, or motor vehicle accidents) experienced during employment.

Defines "complex trauma" as chronic or repeated exposure to traumatic events with long-term emotional or physical symptoms.

Adds a new eligibility pathway (subsection D) for workers who passed a psychological fit-for-duty assessment at hire, have no prior PTSD diagnosis, and experience work-related complex trauma that a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist reasonably believes caused their posttraumatic stress disorder.

Maintains existing pathways for mental impairment eligibility based on witnessing death or serious bodily injury as a result of violent events or accidents.

Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.