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The James "Dustin" Samples Act aims to make sure some firefighters are able to get compensation for PTSD, effectively treating it as a workplace injury.

His widow Jennifer Samples testified in February of last year about how her husband suffered from PTSD due to his job. Which is why she, along with others, pushed to

When you follow the Tennessee General Assembly, it's easy to focus on what lawmakers fail to do or address, but there are many bills passed with bipartisan and broad support.

Starting Monday, firefighters across Tennessee who are struggling will have new tools to get help, thanks to a new state law that honors a Cleveland fire captai

Tennessee firefighters working at smaller departments could become eligible for workers compensation for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder under a new law, named for a late Cleveland firefighter, that takes effect New Years Day.

As the New Year approaches, changes are always bound to be ahead, with several new laws related to crime and public safety taking effect the moment the clock strikes midnight.

The Tennessee General Assembly has approved a workers' compensation presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is work-related for firefighters,

The "Justin Dustin Samples Act" is meant to make treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder more accessible.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The General Assembly today passed the James ‘Dustin’ Samples Act, which seeks to provide support to firefighters following a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis.

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee General Assembly today passed the James ‘Dustin’ Samples Act, which seeks to provide support to firefighters following a