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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide sign language training for public safety personnel and emergency medical personnel. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve public safety and emergency medical services by requiring American Sign Language (ASL) training for fire service personnel, state police, and ambulance service providers. Specifically, it mandates the establishment of ASL training and ongoing education courses for fire service personnel, the inclusion of ASL training in state police in-service programs, and the successful completion of ASL courses for ambulance service providers. The bill also directs the Department of Public Health to designate certain ASL courses as eligible for continuing education credits required for ambulance service personnel.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2057 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2057.pdf |
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