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WA HB2031
WA HB2031Recognizing posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational disease for county coroners, examiners, and investigative personnel.
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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to recognizing posttraumatic stress disorder as 2 an occupational disease for county coroners, examiners, and 3 investigative personnel; and amending RCW 51.08.142. 4
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an occupational disease for county coroners, examiners, and investigative personnel. The bill specifies that the PTSD must not be directly attributed to disciplinary action or similar employment actions taken in good faith by the employer. The bill also provides a definition for "county coroner and medical examiner personnel" as individuals who respond to, investigate, handle evidence, or conduct autopsies for cases under the jurisdiction of a county coroner or medical examiner.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Peter Abbarno (R)*,
Liz Berry (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Brandy Donaghy (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Jenny Graham (R),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Skyler Rude (R),
Joe Timmons (D),
Last Action
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (on 03/07/2024)
Taxonomy
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
- ‐ Worker Safety and Protection
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2031&Year=2023&Initiative=false | 12/26/2023 |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2031%20SBA%20LC%2024.pdf | 02/17/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - 2031 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=70666 | 02/13/2024 |
| House Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2031%20HBR%20APH%2024.pdf | 02/08/2024 |
| House Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2031%20HBR%20LAWS%2024.pdf | 01/23/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - 2031 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68980 | 01/12/2024 |
| House Bill Analysis 2024 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2031%20HBA%20LAWS%2024.pdf | 01/11/2024 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2031.pdf | 12/26/2023 |
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