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S 0082 - 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 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.

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S 0082 General Bill, By Malloy
Summary: Workers' Compensation- PTSD coverage for First Responders
    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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