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This bill updates definitions in Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes related to emergency services and public safety, primarily focusing on expanding and clarifying the definition of "telecommunicator" and "emergency responder". The bill introduces a comprehensive definition for "telecommunicator" as an individual employed by a public safety answering point (PSAP) whose primary responsibility is to receive, process, transmit, or dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls via telephone, radio, or other communication devices, specifically including call takers, emergency dispatchers, and supervisors. Additionally, the bill amends definitions of "emergency responder" in multiple sections to explicitly include telecommunicators as part of the emergency response workforce. These changes recognize the critical role that telecommunicators play in emergency services by formally acknowledging their specialized skills and contributions to public safety. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing time for relevant agencies and organizations to update their protocols and understand the new definitions.

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