Connecticut HB05279 adds witnessing a serious physical injury as a qualifying event for workers' compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress.
Connecticut HB05279 amends the state's workers' compensation law to include witnessing a serious physical injury as a qualifying event for post-traumatic stress injury coverage. Effective October 1, 2026, employees who witness such injuries, which do not result in death or permanent disfigurement, will be eligible for workers' compensation. This change aims to expand coverage for mental health conditions related to traumatic workplace events.
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