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 that currently apply to first responders such as firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers. The bill defines "911 public safety telecommunicator" and clarifies that they are entitled to the same medical benefits for mental or nervous injuries as other first responders. It also specifies that benefits for 911 public safety telecommunicators are not subject to limitations on temporary benefits, similar to the provisions for first responders.

The amendments include the insertion of new definitions and provisions that explicitly recognize the role of 911 public safety telecommunicators in the context of employment-related injuries. Notably, the bill states that mental or nervous injuries must be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence, and while medical benefits are available for such injuries, indemnity payments require the presence of a physical injury. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.