Bill > H2662

This bill amends Section 20O of Chapter 233 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand critical incident intervention protections to include police dispatchers and 911 operators alongside existing provisions for firefighters. While the specific details of the original section are not provided, the bill suggests that these emergency service communication professionals will now be included in a legal provision related to critical incident support or intervention. By adding "police dispatcher or 911 operator" after the word "firefighter", the legislation recognizes the potential psychological and emotional stress these professionals may experience while handling emergency calls and communications, and likely extends some form of supportive legal framework to help them manage such experiences. The bill appears to be a targeted update to existing law that acknowledges the critical role and potential trauma faced by emergency communication personnel.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2662