H 2633
An Act relative to more accessible 911 disability indicator forms
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Bill overview
This bill requires the State 911 Department to publish a statewide disability indicator form on its website. The goal is to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities who need to utilize 911 services. By providing a standardized form, the department aims to better understand callers’ needs and ensure appropriate assistance is offered. This will help ensure that 911 services are more inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of the population.
Key provisions
- The State 911 Department must create a statewide disability indicator form.
- The form must be published on the Department’s website.
- The form is intended to help 911 operators understand callers’ disabilities.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- State 911 Department
- Emergency responders
Notable changes
- Currently, the accessibility of disability indicator forms may be inconsistent.
- This bill establishes a standardized form to address this issue.
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
Michael O. Moore
Natalie M. Higgins
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.2633 194th (Current)
An Act relative to more accessible 911 disability indicator forms
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2633) of Natalie M. Higgins and Michael O. Moore that the State 911 Department publish on its website a statewide disability indicator form. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2633
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 7/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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