(a) General rule.-- The secretary, in consultation with cooperating officials and agencies, shall develop mental wellness and stress management guidelines to assist emergency responders who: (1) Suffer or may have suffered post-traumatic stress injuries or traumatic brain injuries as a result of their employment. (2) Have been exposed to critical incidents. (b) Compliance.-- Emergency responders and public agencies for which emergency responders perform their duties shall comply with the guidelines established under this section. Effective Date. Section 5(1) of Act 69 of 2020 provided that the addition of subsec. (b) shall take effect in 180 days.
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