MS SB2624 | 2023 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on January 31 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-01-31 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Enact The Helping Heroes Act To Provide That Any Police Officer, Firefighter Or Public Ems Personnel Who Is Diagnosed By A Mental Health Professional With Ptsd, During His Or Her Normal Course Of Duty Shall Be Presumed To Have A Disease Or Infirmity Connected To Work-related Service As A First Responder. To Provide Certain Alternatives To Pursuing Workers' Compensation Benefits; To Set A Limit On The Amount Of Treatment And Paid Time Off An Eligible First Responder May Receive; To Provide Certain Exclusions To The Act; To Provide That Funding For The Heroes Act Shall Come From The Funds Allocated In The First Responders Health And Safety Act; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Helping Heroes Act; provide certain benefits for law enforcement and first responders diagnosed with PTSD.

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History

DateChamberAction
2023-01-31SenateDied In Committee
2023-01-16SenateReferred To Insurance;Appropriations

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