HB26

AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders.

Introduced·1/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB26 amends workers' compensation law to cover psychological injuries for first responders.

Kentucky HB26 amends the state's workers' compensation law to include psychological, psychiatric, or stress-related changes for first responders. If a police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel, front-line staff member, or Kentucky National Guard member is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder within three years of their last active employment date, there is a rebuttable presumption that the disorder is a work-related injury.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 6

House

introduced in House

Jan 6

House

to Committee on Committees (H)