Bill > SB00370

This bill proposes to amend existing general statutes to permit law enforcement officers to carry and use pulse oximeters. A pulse oximeter is a small, clip-like medical device that measures the oxygen saturation level in a person's blood and their heart rate by attaching to a fingertip or other body part. By authorizing law enforcement to use these devices, the bill aims to provide officers with an additional tool for quickly assessing a person's health status during interactions, which could be particularly useful in emergency situations, medical emergencies, or when evaluating potential medical distress during an encounter. The bill does not specify detailed guidelines for usage but simply grants law enforcement the general authorization to possess and use pulse oximeters as part of their standard equipment and medical assessment protocols.

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