HB 451, PTSD Insurance for First Responders

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Rep. Devan Seabaugh
District 34

This bill would require that public entities maintain insurance coverage for first responders if they are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD diagnosis must be a result of a traumatic event while working for the public entity and would be for events that take place after July 1, 2023. Those diagnosed with PSTD would receive a single $3,000 lump sum payment and up to 36 months of disability (income replacement) benefits over the course of their lifetime if unable to return to work as a first responder as a result of the PTSD.

Last Updated: 2/23/2024
Subject Area: Municipal Powers | Taxation - State Only |
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BILL STATUS
1/1/2025 - Effective Date 5/1/2024 - Act 511 5/1/2024 - Date Signed by Governor

Votes

3/28/2024 House Vote #836 Yea - 174 Nay - 0 Not Voting - 3 Excused - 3
3/26/2024 Senate Vote #821 Yea - 53 Nay - 0 Not Voting - 0 Excused - 3
2/27/2024 House Vote #562 Yea - 168 Nay - 0 Not Voting - 9 Excused - 3

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