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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 1983

House Author:  Wray et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Whitmire


            House Bill 1983 amends the Labor Code to classify post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by certain first responders as a result of specified employment-related circumstances as a compensable injury for purposes of eligibility for workers' compensation insurance.