Provides workers' compensation for first responders in South Carolina for stress or mental injuries.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow first responders to file workers' compensation claims for stress or mental injuries. These injuries must be diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder or similar conditions by the American Psychiatric Association. The first responder must be receiving clinical care through specified programs and must have exhausted available care before being entitled to medical benefits. The bill defines "significant traumatic experience or situation" and "witnessing" and specifies that certain events, like witnessing grievous bodily harm or death, qualify.

Provides workers' compensation for first responders in South Carolina for stress or mental injuries.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow first responders to file workers' compensation claims for stress or mental injuries. These injuries must be diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder or similar conditions by the American Psychiatric Association. The first responder must be receiving clinical care through specified programs and must have exhausted available care before being entitled to medical benefits. The bill defines "significant traumatic experience or situation" and "witnessing" and specifies that certain events, like witnessing grievous bodily harm or death, qualify.