An Act to strengthen critical incident stress management for emergency service providers

This bill (HD 3706) amends Massachusetts law to clarify and expand support for emergency service providers experiencing psychological stress. It updates definitions to explicitly include corrections officers, police dispatchers, and 911 operators under "critical incident stress management" programs. The changes ensure these programs provide immediate psychological care to both individuals and groups of covered providers after critical incidents. The bill directly affects all emergency service personnel listed in the updated definitions by defining the scope of available stress management support. It does not create new programs but refines existing legal language to broaden eligibility and application.