NY A04673

Creates a presumption that PTSD diagnosed in police officers, correction officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers was incurred in the line of duty and is eligible for workers' compensation benefits

Requires diagnosis by a psychiatrist or psychologist to qualify for the presumption

Shifts the burden of proof to employers/insurers, who must show by a preponderance of evidence that the PTSD was caused by non-service-connected risk factors or exposure to rebut the presumption

Extends eligibility to personnel diagnosed with PTSD within three years of their last active date of employment in a covered position

Takes effect immediately upon enactment