Texas HB1667 establishes eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder for certain first responders.

Texas HB1667 amends the state's Labor Code to allow certain first responders to receive workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill defines "first responder" as a peace officer, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or firefighter. PTSD is considered a compensable injury if it is caused by events occurring in the course and scope of employment, and the evidence shows these events were a producing cause of the disorder.

Texas HB1667 establishes eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder for certain first responders.

Texas HB1667 amends the state's Labor Code to allow certain first responders to receive workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill defines "first responder" as a peace officer, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or firefighter. PTSD is considered a compensable injury if it is caused by events occurring in the course and scope of employment, and the evidence shows these events were a producing cause of the disorder.