reestablishing the commission to study the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders.

This bill reestablishes a commission to study the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder among first responders in New Hampshire. The commission will consist of representatives from the state legislature, various government agencies, and organizations representing fire chiefs, police, emergency medical technicians, and mental health advocates. Its primary task is to examine ways to streamline the workers' compensation process to avoid re-traumatizing affected responders and to review standards for comfort dogs and administrative procedures. The group must hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's passage and submit an interim report by November 1, 2024, followed by a final report by November 1, 2025.