New York S06057 requires emergency dispatchers and correction officers to receive the same benefits and services for post-traumatic stress disorder.

New York S06057 amends the civil service law to mandate that emergency dispatchers and correction officers employed by a municipality receive the same benefits and services for the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder as those provided to police officers and firefighters. These benefits and services must be accessed through the same policies and procedures. The bill also allows employee organizations representing emergency dispatchers and correction officers to seek greater benefits. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S06057 requires emergency dispatchers and correction officers to receive the same benefits and services for post-traumatic stress disorder.

New York S06057 amends the civil service law to mandate that emergency dispatchers and correction officers employed by a municipality receive the same benefits and services for the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder as those provided to police officers and firefighters. These benefits and services must be accessed through the same policies and procedures. The bill also allows employee organizations representing emergency dispatchers and correction officers to seek greater benefits. The act takes effect immediately.