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VA HB1313

VA HB1313
Workers' compensation; law-enforcement officers and firefighters, post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Workers' compensation. Provides that, for the purposes of workers' compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder incurred by a law-enforcement officer or firefighter, an incident or exposure without any accompanying physical injury occurring in the line of duty on or after January 1, 2027, is a qualifying event, as defined in the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, expands workers' compensation coverage for law-enforcement officers and firefighters by establishing that a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis resulting from an incident or exposure in the line of duty, even without a physical injury, can be considered a "qualifying event" for compensation purposes. This means that traumatic experiences encountered by these first responders, such as witnessing severe violence or mass casualties, can be recognized as a cause for PTSD that is eligible for workers' compensation benefits, provided it meets specific criteria including being diagnosed by a mental health professional and being the primary cause of the disorder, and not stemming from disciplinary actions or other employment-related issues.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0465) (on 04/08/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/CHAP0465
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1313) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1215106.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1313) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1202074.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313S2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1313) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1194304.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313S1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313SC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1313) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1168779.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313H1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313HC2
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313HC1
Labor and Commerce Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313AH1
Subcommittee #2 Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313AHC2
Labor and Commerce Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313AHC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1313) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100862.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1313/text/HB1313
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