Relating to providing traumatic event counseling for peace officers.

Summary

The bill requires employers of peace officers, firefighters and 911 dispatchers to provide up to twelve paid counseling sessions when employees experience certain traumatic events while on duty. If a licensed mental health professional determines more treatment is needed, the employer must cover up to twenty‑four additional sessions within a year. Employees cannot be forced to use vacation, sick or personal leave for these visits, and they receive pay and benefits protection if deemed unfit for duty.

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