LD82

Extends indefinitely the presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder in certain workers arose from work stress.

The bill amends the Maine Workers' Compensation Act to indefinitely extend the presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers, corrections officers, E-9-1-1 dispatchers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel arose from work stress. This presumption, which is rebuttable, was previously set to be repealed on October 1, 2025. The bill repeals the repeal, ensuring the presumption remains in effect indefinitely.