Newly Issued Proposed Regulations Relating to Mental Health Evaluations for Law Enforcement Officers Under Act 59
Pennsylvania’s MPOETC has issued proposed permanent regulations under Act 59, outlining mandatory PTSD evaluation procedures, agency reporting obligations, and administrative duty requirements for law enforcement officers.
New PA Law Lowers Standard for First Responders to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed into law Act 121 of 2024, which amends the Workers’ Compensation Act by broadening the eligibility of “first responders”