State • Montana

SB 394: Provide for workers' compensation coverage of PTSD for first responders

Cora NeumannVetoed

SB 394 status: Vetoed — (S) Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 9, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

Provide for workers' compensation coverage of PTSD for first responders. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Improved worker retention through better benefits.

Risks

  • Potential increased fiscal burden on local government budgets.
  • Increased insurance premium costs for municipalities.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Expanded mental health support for first responders.
  • Direct recognition of occupational PTSD.

Risks

  • Implementation challenges in validating PTSD claims.
  • Disputes over causation vs. pre-existing conditions.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; specific evidentiary requirements for claims are unknown.

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Where it stands

(S) Vetoed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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