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CT HB05914

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ernest Hewett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends subdivision (16) of section 31-275 of the general statutes regarding workers' compensation coverage
  • Removes the requirement that a physical injury must occur for post-traumatic stress disorder treatment to be covered under the Workers' Compensation Act
  • Allows workers to receive workers' compensation benefits for PTSD treatment without sustaining a concurrent physical injury
  • Referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Employees during the January 2011 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation And Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees

1/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees1/24/2011

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