The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1028, seeks to amend the current workers' compensation law by removing the existing exemption for mental or emotional impairments. Specifically, it targets subparagraph (B) of subdivision (16) of section 31-275 of the general statutes, which currently limits compensation for such impairments to those that arise from a physical injury or occupational disease. The bill aims to expand the scope of workers' compensation benefits to include mental or emotional impairments that are directly related to an employee's work, regardless of whether they are linked to a physical injury.

By enacting this change, the bill intends to provide greater support for employees who experience mental or emotional challenges as a result of their work environment or job-related stressors. This legislative effort reflects a growing recognition of the importance of mental health in the workplace and the need for comprehensive protections for workers facing such impairments.