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MA S1549

MA S1549
Relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 20O of Chapter 233 of the General Laws to extend critical incident intervention protections to police dispatchers and 911 operators, in addition to firefighters. The existing law provided certain legal protections for firefighters who provided critical incident intervention during emergencies, and this bill expands those protections to cover other emergency service providers, such as police dispatchers and 911 operators, who may also be involved in responding to critical incidents.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1549 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1549.pdf 03/11/2023
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