SB1702

WORKERS COMP-PTSD PRESUMPTION

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1702 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to presume post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters, EMTs, EMT-Is, A-EMTs, and.

Illinois SB1702 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to establish a rebuttable presumption that certain conditions, including PTSD, arise from and are connected to the employment hazards of firefighters, EMTs, EMT-Is, A-EMTs, and paramedics. This presumption applies to conditions like bloodborne pathogens, contagious staph infections, lung or respiratory diseases, heart or vascular conditions, hypertension, tuberculosis, PTSD, and cancer. The bill also mandates employers to notify employees of their rights to rehabilitation services and to post notices about workers' compensation rights.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

3:30 PM

Judiciary Committee Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

3:30 PM

Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Postponed - Judiciary

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Postponed - Judiciary