Establishes a program to provide traumatic event counseling for peace officers, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers.
The bill mandates the Law-Enforcement Professional Standards Subcommittee to create a program offering up to twelve visits of licensed counseling for peace officers, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers exposed to traumatic events while on duty. Employers must cover the cost of these visits, and employees can choose their own licensed mental health professional. If additional visits are needed, employers must pay for up to an extra twenty-four visits within a year.
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