HB24-1016
Defined Personnel for Emergency Telephone Services
Concerning emergency communication services, and, in connection therewith, defining the term "emergency communications specialist" and clarifying the scope of the currently authorized use of certain emergency telecommunications service charge revenue for training and services rendered by an emergency communications specialist, other public safety answering point personnel, and other essential emergency personnel.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Telecommunications & Information Technology
The bill defines "emergency communications specialist" as a first responder whose duties involve emergency and nonemergency dispatch services. The bill also clarifies that the currently authorized use of the emergency telephone charge, the 911 surcharge, and the prepaid wireless 911 charge, for training for public safety answering point (PSAP) personnel includes training for emergency communications specialists, technical support PSAP personnel, and other personnel essential for the provision of emergency telephone services, emergency notification services, and emergency medical dispatch.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)