CT SB00763

Expands workers' compensation coverage for mental or emotional impairments to include post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who visually witness a death or its immediate aftermath while on duty.

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

Applies retroactively to deaths or immediate aftermath occurrences on or after January 1, 2018.

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

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