Law enforcement officers and agencies; coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course of employment; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the office of public safety support, so as to require public entities to provide and maintain certain insurance coverage for first responders for claims related to post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing or witnessing a psychologically traumatic event arising out of and in the course and scope of employment; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage for first responders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2022
Last action Mar 23, 2022
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Beth Moore
DDemocratic
P
Clint Crowe
RRepublican
P
Eddie Lumsden
RRepublican
P
Gregg Kennard
DDemocratic
P
Sam Park
DDemocratic
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