Montana HB552 would revise workers' compensation laws to cover PTSD for first responders.
Montana HB552 would amend the state's workers' compensation laws to allow first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and detention center employees, to file claims for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill defines first responders as those who respond to emergencies in a professional capacity. PTSD claims would be subject to the same provisions as other workers' compensation claims, with the diagnosis for PTSD requiring a causal connection to the responder's employment. The bill applies to claims for PTSD caused by events occurring on or after July 1, 2025.
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