Include public safety communications personnel in certain provisions relating to first responders in the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act and the Critical Incident Stress Management Act

Summary

The proposal adds public safety communications personnel to the group of first responders covered by Nebraska’s Workers’ Compensation Act and Critical Incident Stress Management Act. It lets these workers seek compensation for mental injuries without a physical injury and provides state reimbursement for mental‑health exams and resilience training. The measure is intended to recognize the high stress of these jobs and improve access to care.

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