Bill > HB1577

This bill requires the 911 Board, which is the state entity responsible for 911 services, to establish a pilot program for a statewide emergency safety profile system, similar to systems like Smart911, where residents can voluntarily create secure profiles with important information such as medical conditions, disabilities, and emergency contacts. This information will only be accessible to 911 dispatchers during an emergency call to help responders provide better assistance, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors and individuals with disabilities. The bill also mandates the formation of a working group composed of representatives from each county, the Department of Health, the Executive Office on Aging, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities to advise on the program's implementation and improvement. The 911 Board must then submit a report to the Legislature by early 2031 detailing the pilot program's progress and recommendations. This pilot program is set to begin in the year 3000 and will conclude on June 30, 2031.