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House approves bill allowing coroners, medical examiners to file PTSD workers' compensation claims
Summary
House passed House Bill 1002 to allow coroners and medical examiners to seek workers' compensation for PTSD related to their duties. Amendments to limit fiscal exposure were rejected; final House vote was 70‑24 with 4 excused.
The Washington State House approved House Bill 1002, which makes coroners and medical examiners eligible to pursue workers' compensation claims for post‑traumatic stress disorder arising from their work. The bill passed on third reading by a recorded vote of 70 yays, 24 nays and 4 excused.
Representative Abarneau, speaking in support, said the policy was requested…
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