CT SB00027

Expands workers' compensation coverage to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional for police officers and firefighters who visually witness death or maiming of human beings while engaged in line of duty.

Excludes coverage for PTSD claims arising from motor vehicle collisions and limits the timeframe for "immediate aftermath" witnessing to six hours after law enforcement secures the scene.

Maintains existing exclusions for mental or emotional impairments resulting from personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, demotions, or terminations.

Requires the state to purchase a workers' compensation insurance policy by October 1, 2017 to cover claims filed under the new PTSD provisions for police officers and firefighters.

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