This bill amends section 112.1815 of the Florida Statutes to include 911 public safety telecommunicators in the provisions related to employment-related mental or nervous injuries for first responders. The bill defines "911 public safety telecommunicator" and specifies that the same medical benefits for mental or nervous injuries that apply to first responders will also apply to these telecommunicators. It clarifies that mental or nervous injuries must be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence, and while medical benefits for such injuries are payable, indemnity payments will only be made if accompanied by a physical injury.

Additionally, the bill states that benefits for 911 public safety telecommunicators are not subject to limitations on temporary benefits, similar to the provisions for first responders. The Legislature declares that this act fulfills an important state interest and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026. The amendments include the insertion of the term "911 public safety telecommunicator" and the removal of the phrase "and" from the list of first responders, thereby expanding the scope of the law to better support these essential workers.