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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising the definition of the term "first responder" to include 911 public safety telecommunicators, for purposes of applying special provisions relating to employment-related accidents and injuries to 911 public safety telecommunicators; revising the definition of the term "public safety telecommunication training program," to increase the number of hours of required training and specify the nature of the additional training; specifying circumstances under which 911 public safety telecommunicators are considered to be acting within the scope of their employment so as to qualify for workers' compensation benefits, etc.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "first responder" to include 911 public safety telecommunicators, making them eligible for the same special provisions relating to employment-related accidents and injuries as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. The bill also increases the required training hours for public safety telecommunication training programs and specifies that at least 6 of those hours must be telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Additionally, the bill clarifies the circumstances under which 911 public safety telecommunicators are considered to be acting within the scope of their employment for the purpose of qualifying for workers' compensation benefits.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (on 05/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/436 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/436/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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