Connecticut HB 5279: AN ACT ADDING WITNESSING A SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR PURPOSES OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE.

Status: REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations (as of 2026-04-07)

State: Connecticut · Session: 2026 · Bill: HB 5279

Subjects: Correctional institution employees, Emergency medical responders, Firefighters, Injuries, Parole officers, Police, Post-traumatic stress disorders, Witnesses, Workers' compensation

Sponsors: Daniel Gaiewski, Iris N Sanchez, Kaitlyn Shake, Kara Rochelle, Kenneth Gucker, Laurie Sweet, Martin M. Looney, Michael "mj" Shannon, Michael D. Quinn, Nicholas Menapace, Nick Gauthier, Sarah Keitt, William Heffernan

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