James Dustin Samples Act passed by General Assembly supports firefighters with PTSD

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee General Assembly passed the James “Dustin” Samples Act on Friday, which aims to provide support to firefighters following a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. SB 856 establishes a grant program to mitigate the cost to employers providing workers’ compensation for firefighters with PTSD diagnoses.…Read More