MA S1326

Bill

MA S1326

Relative to emergency first responder notification

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
05/05/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Emergency Information Program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Emergency Information Program (EIP), a supplemental database for 911 and Emergency Management agencies to collect and share crucial information during emergencies. The EIP will allow individuals to voluntarily provide details such as photographs, medical conditions, allergies, household data, primary language, and emergency contacts through a secure website, with the option to share as much or as little as they choose. This program aims to improve emergency response by ensuring that information is accessible to 911 call takers and first responders, integrated with existing systems like Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and can be visualized for emergency management decision support. Public safety agencies are required to publicize the EIP, and while the information collected will be confidential and used solely for emergency assistance, participants will be informed that providing special needs information does not guarantee preferential treatment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

James Timilty (D)*,

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1326

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1326
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1326.pdf

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