Gov. Scott in Tampa today to sign first responder bill
WFLA News
Avery Cotton
March 27, 2018
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Governor Rick Scott will be in Tampa today to sign a bill into law that aims to help Florida first responders who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Florida lawmakers passed the bill extending workers' compensation benefits for first responders to include treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Florida House of Representatives voted unanimously for the legislation (SB 376) .
Lawmakers have heard stories of firefighters and police officers who have taken their own lives or can no longer do their jobs because of repeated exposure to horrific deaths and tragedies, but they don't have benefits that include treatment for PTSD.
Right now workers' compensation benefits only cover physical injuries.
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