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CA AB 597

Title: Workers’ compensation: first responders: post-traumatic stress.
Author: Freddie Rodriguez

Summary
AB 597, as amended, Rodriguez. Workers’ compensation: first responders: post-traumatic stress. Existing law establishes a workers’ compensation system, administered by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation, to compensate an employee for injuries sustained in the course of employment. Existing law provides, until January 1, 2025, that, for certain state and local firefighting personnel and peace officers, the term “injury” includes post-traumatic stress that develops or manifests during a period in which the injured person is in the service of the department or unit. Existing law requires the compensation awarded pursuant to this provision to include full hospital, surgical, medical treatment, disability indemnity, and death benefits.This bill would, for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2024, make that provision applicable to emergency medical technicians and paramedics, as defined.

Status
Re-referred to Com. on INS.

Bill Documents
CA AB 597 - 01/03/24 - Amended Assembly
01/03/24 - CA AB 597 (01/03/24 - Amended Assembly)

CA AB 597 - 02/23/23 - Amended Assembly
02/23/23 - CA AB 597 (02/23/23 - Amended Assembly)
CA AB 597 - 02/09/23 - Introduced
02/09/23 - CA AB 597 (02/09/23 - Introduced)

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  • Freddie Rodriguez - D
    Assemblymember - State Assembly - CA
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