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TX HB1896
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sheryl Cole
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AI Summary
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Expands mental health leave requirements beyond peace officers and telecommunicators to include fire fighters, detention officers, county jailers, and emergency medical services employees
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Requires all state and local government entities employing public safety employees to develop and adopt mental health leave policies for employees who experience traumatic events in the scope of employment
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Mental health leave policies must provide paid leave without salary deduction, specify the number of leave days available, and detail anonymity protections for employees taking leave
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Policies must include clear, objective guidelines establishing circumstances under which mental health leave is granted and used
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a mental health leave policy for certain public safety employees.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
5/15/2025