Hawaii SB554 amends workers' compensation laws to cover post-traumatic stress disorder for first responders.

Hawaii SB554 amends the state's workers' compensation laws to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a compensable injury for first responders. This includes firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical attendants, and other public safety personnel. The bill specifies that a claim for PTSD must be made within two years of the responder knowing the injury was work-related. It also mandates educational training for agencies employing first responders on mental health issues. The bill takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii SB554 amends workers' compensation laws to cover post-traumatic stress disorder for first responders.

Hawaii SB554 amends the state's workers' compensation laws to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a compensable injury for first responders. This includes firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical attendants, and other public safety personnel. The bill specifies that a claim for PTSD must be made within two years of the responder knowing the injury was work-related. It also mandates educational training for agencies employing first responders on mental health issues. The bill takes effect upon approval.