New York A01589 amends the mental hygiene law to require mental health screenings for law enforcement officers and emergency medical services.

New York A01589 amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new article focused on emergency services personnel mental health. It mandates pre-employment mental health screenings and regular evaluations for law enforcement officers and emergency medical services personnel. The bill creates a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is caused by employment in these roles, unless disproven by a preponderance of evidence in court. Medical treatment for such disorders will be provided by employers as job-related conditions.

New York A01589 amends the mental hygiene law to require mental health screenings for law enforcement officers and emergency medical services.

New York A01589 amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new article focused on emergency services personnel mental health. It mandates pre-employment mental health screenings and regular evaluations for law enforcement officers and emergency medical services personnel. The bill creates a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is caused by employment in these roles, unless disproven by a preponderance of evidence in court. Medical treatment for such disorders will be provided by employers as job-related conditions.