Washington SB5043 provides industrial insurance coverage for posttraumatic stress disorders for correctional facility workers.

Washington SB5043 amends industrial insurance coverage to include posttraumatic stress disorders for correctional facility workers. This bill creates a presumption that posttraumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease for correctional facility workers employed on a fully compensated basis for at least 90 consecutive days. The presumption extends to claimants following termination of employment and applies to appeals to the board of industrial insurance appeals and any court. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Washington SB5043 provides industrial insurance coverage for posttraumatic stress disorders for correctional facility workers.

Washington SB5043 amends industrial insurance coverage to include posttraumatic stress disorders for correctional facility workers. This bill creates a presumption that posttraumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease for correctional facility workers employed on a fully compensated basis for at least 90 consecutive days. The presumption extends to claimants following termination of employment and applies to appeals to the board of industrial insurance appeals and any court. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.