Extension of workers’ compensation mental injury provisions approved

Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that repeals a sunset provision on workers’ compensation for some mental injuries.

LB21, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop, repeals the June 30, 2014, sunset provision that was included in a bill passed in 2010. That measure allows first responders to receive workers’ compensation benefits for mental injuries not accompanied by a corresponding physical injury.

LB21 passed on a 44-0 vote.