Florida legislature passes bill for first responder PTSD benefits

  • Source: Tampa Tribune and TBO.com (Tampa Bay Online)
  • Published: 03/06/2018 12:00 AM

First responders being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder could soon have extended benefits under a bill passed Monday by the Florida Legislature. The state House of Representatives voted unanimously for legislation (SB 376) to extend workers' compensation benefits for those being treated for PTSD. Currently, workers' compensation benefits only cover physical injuries. The bill passed the state Senate last week and now heads to the desk of Gov. Rick Scott for his signature. The House sponsor was Democratic Rep. Matt Willhite, whose fulltime job is serving as a captain at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Willhite said there are things he has seen in his 23-year career that he wouldn't wish on his worst enemy.



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