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WA HB2031

WA HB2031
Recognizing posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational disease for county coroners, examiners, and investigative personnel.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
02/08/2024
Passed
Dead
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)

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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