Bill > H2971

This bill aims to ensure that public safety telecommunicators, such as 911 dispatchers, receive the same internal benefits as first responders like police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. Specifically, the legislation defines public safety telecommunicators as individuals employed by public safety agencies whose primary job is to receive, process, and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls through telephone, radio, or other communication devices, including those who advance to supervisory roles in these positions. The bill mandates that these telecommunicators will receive equivalent internal benefits to first responders, while explicitly stating that their compensation and pension benefits will remain unchanged. This proposed law recognizes the critical role that dispatchers play in emergency response systems by providing them with recognition and benefits that reflect the importance and stress of their work in coordinating emergency services.