Pennsylvania HB237 amends the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to expand benefits for first responders.

HB237 amends the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to provide benefits for first responders who die from post-traumatic stress injuries, acute stress disorder, or trauma and stress-related disorders. It expands the definition of "personal injury sustained in the line of duty" to include these conditions, even if undiagnosed, if exposure to traumatic events was a substantial factor. The act also updates the title to reflect the expanded coverage and applies retroactively to January 1, 2019. This act is referred to as Bryan's Law.

Pennsylvania HB237 amends the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to expand benefits for first responders.

HB237 amends the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to provide benefits for first responders who die from post-traumatic stress injuries, acute stress disorder, or trauma and stress-related disorders. It expands the definition of "personal injury sustained in the line of duty" to include these conditions, even if undiagnosed, if exposure to traumatic events was a substantial factor. The act also updates the title to reflect the expanded coverage and applies retroactively to January 1, 2019. This act is referred to as Bryan's Law.