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CT SB00666

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Osten

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amend Connecticut general statutes to require workers' compensation coverage for mental or emotional impairments caused by on-the-job actions
  • Remove existing restrictions that limit coverage to non-physical injuries only
  • Extend coverage to all job classifications under the Department of Correction umbrella
  • Include dispatchers and emergency medical technicians in workers' compensation coverage for mental or emotional impairments
  • Referred to Committee on Labor and Public Employees in the January 2021 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation Benefits For Certain Mental Or Emotional Impairments And Mental Health Care For Correctional Staff, Emergency Medical Staff And Dispatchers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/18

2/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees1/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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