What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 3071.
Public Safety Officer Support: Benefits for PTSD and Acute Stress
This new law expands benefits for public safety officers, such as police and firefighters, to include cases of death or permanent disability caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or acute stress disorder. This means that families of officers who died by suicide due to service-related PTSD, or officers permanently disabled by it, can now apply for financial support. The act aims to provide better protection and recognition for the mental health consequences of challenging and often traumatic public service work.
Key points
Expanded Benefits: Public safety officers (police, firefighters, EMTs) can now receive benefits for death or permanent disability caused by PTSD or acute stress disorder.
Suicide Recognition: Death by suicide, if resulting from service-related PTSD, is now recognized as a basis for families to claim benefits.
Mental Health Support: The act emphasizes the importance of officers' mental health and provides them and their families with additional financial security in difficult situations.
Status:
Expired
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