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NH SB28
Relative to workers' compensation claims involving emergency responders with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Passed
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that "date of injury" for purposes of workers' compensation claims by emergency responders with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder shall be determined in accordance with the statute governing date of injury for occupational disease or cumulative trauma.
AI Summary
This bill modifies workers' compensation regulations for emergency responders diagnosed with acute stress disorder (ASD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), creating a legal presumption that these conditions are work-related. Specifically, the bill establishes that for emergency responders, ASD and PTSD will be automatically considered occupationally caused, which makes it easier for these workers to receive workers' compensation benefits. The bill also changes how the "date of injury" is determined for these conditions, aligning it with the rules for occupational diseases or cumulative trauma, which means the date can be more flexibly defined based on when the condition is diagnosed or becomes apparent, rather than requiring a single precise incident date. This change recognizes the complex nature of stress-related mental health conditions that can develop over time due to repeated exposure to traumatic events in emergency response work. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing immediate legal support for emergency responders suffering from ASD or PTSD.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Regina Birdsell (R)*,
Bill Gannon (R),
Patrick Long (D),
Steve Pearson (R),
Sue Prentiss (D),
Timothy Soucy (D),
Last Action
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/22/2025); Senate Journal 15 (on 06/03/2025)
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