An Act relative to 911 emergency communicators
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to include 911 emergency communicators (also known as public service telecommunicators) within the scope of the ‘heart bill,’ which provides certain protections to employees of public service entities. Currently, these communicators are not covered by this law, and the bill aims to extend those protections to them. The legislation recognizes the critical role these individuals play in emergency response and public safety. It intends to ensure they receive similar benefits as other public service employees.
Key provisions
- Includes 911 emergency communicators in the definition of ‘public service employees’ under the heart bill.
- Extends certain employee protections to 911 emergency communicators.
- Addresses the classification of 911 emergency communicators as public service personnel.
- Clarifies the application of existing employee protections to this specific group.
Who is affected
- 911 emergency communicators
- Public service employees
- Emergency responders
- State government
Notable changes
- Expands the ‘heart bill’ to cover 911 emergency communicators.
- Provides additional protections for a previously unaddressed group of public service workers.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Judith A. Garcia
Cosponsors
Judith A. Garcia
Steven George Xiarhos
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