Bill > H0483

This bill updates Florida's Emergency Communications State Plan by providing a comprehensive definition of "first responder" and making some technical cross-reference adjustments. Specifically, the bill defines a first responder as any full-time, part-time, or volunteer employee who serves in one of six critical public safety roles: correctional officers, federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics/emergency medical technicians, and 911 public safety telecommunicators. The bill also makes a minor technical amendment to a cross-reference in the statute about 911 public safety telecommunicator certification, ensuring that the definition of "public safety agency" is consistent across different sections of Florida law. These changes aim to clarify and standardize the legal terminology surrounding emergency services personnel, which can help with coordination, certification, and understanding of who is considered a first responder in the state. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to implement the new definitions and references.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/483