PA HB213

Expands confidentiality protections for emergency responders to include communications with health care providers, in addition to existing protections for peer support providers and helpline operators

Requires employers to provide 911 dispatchers with free mental health evaluations for post-traumatic stress disorder upon the dispatcher's request or supervisor's recommendation

Mandates ongoing treatment under a licensed health care provider's care for 911 dispatchers diagnosed with PTSD symptoms until written clearance to resume full duties is provided

Requires 911 dispatchers experiencing PTSD symptoms to be assigned administrative duty until cleared by a health care provider to return to regular duties

Takes effect 60 days after enactment