NY A05135

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

Creates a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is job-related if diagnosed by a licensed physician or mental health professional and was not present during initial employment screening or subsequent medical reviews.

Allows employers to rebut the presumption with evidence showing the officer or personnel engaged in non-employment activities that posed significant risk of developing the disorder.

Mandates employers provide medical treatment for PTSD as a job-related condition unless a court determines the presumption does not apply; if court determines it is not job-related, the workers' compensation insurance provider shall be reimbursed by the employee's health insurance plan.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.