Bill > H0543

This bill, intended to override a previous Vermont Supreme Court decision, proposes to allow a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to count as proof of "actual injury" in negligence lawsuits. In a negligence action, a plaintiff typically must demonstrate they suffered a real harm or injury as a result of another party's carelessness. This bill would specifically enable individuals diagnosed with PTSD to meet that requirement, meaning they wouldn't need to prove a physical injury to pursue a negligence claim. The act is set to become effective immediately upon its passage.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.543