Establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research.

SB 6293 establishes a pilot program to fund workplace-based treatment and research for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in high-risk occupations, such as first responders, where workers face repetitive trauma exposure. The bill amends state law to allow the Department of Labor & Industries to use medical aid fund resources for grants supporting the development and evaluation of PTSD treatment programs in these workplaces. The pilot is limited to specific high-risk occupations and will be assessed for effectiveness before potential expansion. This initiative aims to reduce long-term disability by addressing PTSD early within the state's workers' compensation system.