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S 0081 - Clarifies that a limitation on stress, mental injuries and mental illness for workers' compensation does not apply to a first responder diagnosed with PTSD

Tracking Level: Priority
Sponsor: Gerald Malloy (D)
Last Action: 3/30/2023 - Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Matthews, Talley, Adams
Senate Committee: Judy
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04.04.2023 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies that the limitation on stress, mental injuries and mental illness for workers' compensation does not apply to a first responder diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. This section of the bill does not apply if the first responder is medically diagnosed with PTSD as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders arising from the event that happened during the course and scope of employment.

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S 0081 General Bill, By Malloy
Summary: Workers' Compensation- PTSD
    A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 42-1-160, RELATING TO "INJURY" AND "PERSONAL INJURY" DEFINED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIMITATION ON STRESS, MENTAL INJURIES, AND MENTAL ILLNESS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION DOES NOT APPLY TO A FIRST RESPONDER DIAGNOSED WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
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11/30/22Senate Prefiled
11/30/22Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
01/10/23Senate Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 51)
01/10/23Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 51)
03/30/23Senate Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Matthews, Talley, Adams



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