Recognizes posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational disease for county coroners, examiners, and investigative personnel.

This bill amends Washington state law to recognize posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational disease for county coroners, medical examiners, and investigative personnel. It excludes certain groups, such as direct care registered nurses, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, from this recognition. The rule applies to those hired after specific dates, with county coroners and medical examiner personnel covered starting January 1, 2026.

Recognizes posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational disease for county coroners, examiners, and investigative personnel.

This bill amends Washington state law to recognize posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational disease for county coroners, medical examiners, and investigative personnel. It excludes certain groups, such as direct care registered nurses, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, from this recognition. The rule applies to those hired after specific dates, with county coroners and medical examiner personnel covered starting January 1, 2026.