COLUMBUS — The Ohio House has once again approved a measure covering post-traumatic stress disorder for emergency responders who haven’t suffered a physical injury.
Police and firefighters have been pushing for the coverage under the state insurance fund for injured workers for years.
The House on Wednesday approved mandating the coverage. The measure now heads to the state Senate.
“I think this is one of the most important bills to come before this body in my time here and it must be passed,” said Assistant Minority Whip Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester).
The House approved a similar measure as part of its workers’ comp budget proposal last year but senators said they wanted time to study the idea.
Senate President Larry Obhof, who supports the idea, promised a “full and fair process” and said his members have been working on a version.