H 2629
An Act relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish and support critical incident intervention services for emergency service providers, such as police officers, firefighters, and EMTs. It recognizes the significant psychological impact of traumatic events they experience in the line of duty and seeks to provide access to specialized support to mitigate potential long-term mental health challenges. The bill intends to ensure these professionals receive timely and appropriate assistance following critical incidents.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a critical incident intervention program.
- Provision of access to mental health professionals and support services.
- Training for emergency service providers on recognizing and responding to psychological distress.
- Development of protocols for identifying and referring individuals in need of intervention.
- Creation of a fund to support the program's implementation and operation.
- Collaboration between emergency services and mental health organizations.
- Support for peer support programs within emergency services.
- Assessment of the needs of emergency service providers regarding critical incident intervention.
Who is affected
- Emergency service providers (police officers, firefighters, EMTs, etc.)
- Mental health professionals
- State government
- Local government
- The public (indirectly, through the well-being of emergency responders)
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsor
James K. Hawkins
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Bill H.2629 194th (Current)
An Act relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2629) of James K. Hawkins relative to providing critical incident intervention services for emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: James K. Hawkins Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2629
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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