CT SB00902

Expands workers' compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to include police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services providers who visually witness a death or its immediate aftermath while on duty, effective January 1, 2016.

Requires PTSD diagnosis to be made by a psychiatrist licensed under chapter 370 or a psychologist licensed under chapter 383 for all covered employees.

Defines "immediate aftermath" as the scene where death occurred for a period not exceeding six hours after law enforcement secures the scene.

Defines "emergency medical services provider" as a person licensed or certified under chapter 368d and employed by a municipality.

Repeals section 31-294h of the general statutes effective upon passage.