Governor Signs Bill Allowing Mental Stress Claims by First Responders

First responders in Wyoming will be allowed to file claims for mental stress without having an accompanying physical injury, under legislation enacted by Gov. Matt Mead. Mead on Thursday signed SF 117, by Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Laramie, exempting first responders from the prohibition on so-called “mental-mental” claims. The bill would enable first responders to collect benefits for a mental stress claim for up to 36 months following diagnosis by a psychiatrist, psychologist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The exemption to the prohibition on mental clai...