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Panel hears bill to extend death and disability benefits to first responders for PTSD and suicide
Summary
House Bill 76 would expand Maryland death and disability benefits to cover qualifying public safety personnel whose suicide or permanent disability results from job-related PTSD or other mental-health conditions. Supporters, including victims' families, firefighters and unions, urged passage; one union noted the fiscal note may understate state out
Lawmakers and public-safety representatives urged the House Appropriations Committee to approve House Bill 76, which would extend death and disability benefits to qualifying Maryland public safety personnel who die by suicide or who suffer permanent disability caused by job-related post‑traumatic stress disorder and other mental-health conditions.
Sponsor Delegate Mary Lehman told the committee the bill is modeled on a 2022 federal law and would make Maryland benefits for covered personnel consistent with federal standards. "Please vote to extend disability and death benefits to the men and…
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