NY A11062

Requires law enforcement officers and emergency medical services personnel to undergo pre-employment mental health screenings and mental health evaluations as part of regular medical examinations to monitor changes in mental health status.

Establishes a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed by a licensed physician or mental health professional is job-related if the condition was not revealed during initial employment screening or subsequent medical reviews.

Allows employers to rebut the PTSD presumption with preponderance of evidence showing the officer or personnel engaged in conduct or activities outside employment scope that posed significant risk of developing the disorder.

Requires employers to provide medical treatment for presumed job-related PTSD as a work-related condition unless a court determines the presumption does not apply, with workers' compensation insurance providers reimbursed by the employee's health insurance plan if the presumption is rebutted.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.