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This bill proposes to modify the existing workers' compensation law to expand eligibility for benefits related to mental or emotional impairments. Currently, workers' compensation generally excludes mental or emotional impairments from coverage. The proposed change would allow employees to receive workers' compensation benefits for mental or emotional impairments directly related to their employment, with one key exception: mental health conditions must not be pre-existing and must arise from a physical injury or occupational disease. This modification represents a significant shift in workers' compensation policy, potentially providing broader protections for workers experiencing work-related psychological or emotional challenges. By removing the previous blanket exemption for mental health conditions, the bill aims to recognize the serious impact that workplace experiences can have on an employee's mental well-being and provide a legal mechanism for compensation and support in such cases.

Labor and Employment

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