FL S0774

Extends workers' compensation mental health benefits for employment-related mental or nervous injuries to 911 public safety telecommunicators, who were previously not covered under first responder provisions

Requires mental or nervous injuries for 911 telecommunicators to be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence, consistent with standards for firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and law enforcement officers

Provides medical benefits under s. 440.13 for mental or nervous injuries unaccompanied by physical injury, but indemnity payments require an accompanying physical injury

Exempts 911 public safety telecommunicators from limitations on temporary benefits under s. 440.093

Effective date: July 1, 2026