Texas HB2414 amends workers' compensation law to cover post-traumatic stress disorder for certain first responders.

HB2414 modifies Texas workers' compensation law to include coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for specific first responders. It defines "first responder" as those employed by the state, a political subdivision, or an institution of higher education, and who are peace officers, emergency medical technicians, or firefighters. The bill presumes PTSD is a compensable injury for these responders unless proven otherwise. It also sets the date of injury as when the responder first knew or should have known the disorder was work-related.

Texas HB2414 amends workers' compensation law to cover post-traumatic stress disorder for certain first responders.

HB2414 modifies Texas workers' compensation law to include coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for specific first responders. It defines "first responder" as those employed by the state, a political subdivision, or an institution of higher education, and who are peace officers, emergency medical technicians, or firefighters. The bill presumes PTSD is a compensable injury for these responders unless proven otherwise. It also sets the date of injury as when the responder first knew or should have known the disorder was work-related.