Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB11

Introduced
1/15/25  
Refer
1/16/25  

Caption

Requiring the state 911 board to establish requirements for 911 telecommunicators to receive training and continuous education in telecommunicator-cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Impact

The bill amends existing state laws related to the training and operation of the 911 communication systems, ensuring that telecommunicators receive continuous education in CPR. This initiative is anticipated to improve emergency outcomes for civilians by providing telecommunicators with the necessary skills to assist callers during critical situations. Moreover, it positions the state of Kansas at the forefront of enhancing public safety through better training standards for those who dispatch emergency medical help.

Summary

Senate Bill 11 mandates the establishment of minimum training requirements for 911 telecommunicators in Kansas, specifically focusing on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The state 911 board will oversee the implementation of this training, which aims to enhance the capabilities of telecommunicators in handling emergencies more effectively, particularly in scenarios requiring immediate medical assistance. By integrating CPR training as a core competency for 911 responders, the bill seeks to improve the overall emergency response system in the state.

Contention

While supporters of SB11 argue that this bill is a significant step towards improving public safety and emergency response, there may be discussions around the cost implications of implementing these training requirements for 911 centers across the state. Some stakeholders may express concerns regarding the financial burden on local jurisdictions, particularly in smaller areas where funding is already limited. As with many legislative measures, potential debates may arise around balancing enhanced training standards and fiscal responsibilities for local governments.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2690

Abolishing the 911 coordinating council and establishing the state 911 board; abolishing the 911 operations fund, 911 state fund and 911 state grant fund outside of the state treasury and establishing the state 911 operations fund, state 911 fund and state 911 grant fund in the state treasury; increasing the minimum county distribution of 911 moneys; and authorizing counties to contract with other counties for the provision of 911 PSAP services.

KS HB2309

Making the 911 coordinating council subject to the Kansas governmental operations accountability law and reducing the fees imposed on telecommunications services and prepaid wireless services under the Kansas 911 act.

KS SB487

Authorizing counties to contract with other counties to share 911 public safety answering point services and authorizing the distribution of 911 fee moneys to counties for such purposes.

KS SB19

Establishing the Kansas national guard educational master's for enhanced readiness and global excellence (EMERGE) program and the EMERGE program repayment fund and requiring school districts to establish requirements for cardiac emergency response plans.

KS HB2019

Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

KS HB2494

Substitute for HB 2494 by Committee on Education - Establishing policy requirements for cardiac emergency response plans for school districts and providing a grant program for the implementation of such policy.

KS SB438

Establishing the Kansas blueprint for literacy and a literacy advisory committee, directing the board of regents to appoint a director of literacy education, requiring the board of regents and board of education to collaborate on a literacy micro-credential, providing university presidents and deans of education oversight over postsecondary literacy courses, requiring a plan to establish centers of excellence in reading, requiring the board of education to submit annual reports to the legislature on literacy goals; establishing the Kansas education opportunity scholarship to replace the Kansas ethnic minority scholarship, removing limits on Kansas nursing service scholarship awards and modifying the interest rate terms and repayment obligations for such awards, eliminating the requirement to subtract other aid from the state payment for the AO-K program, modifying financial limitations on Kansas hero's scholarship awards and broadening eligibility requirements for such awards.

KS SB330

Eliminating the requirement to conduct a recurring 911 implementation audit, a recurring KPERS audit and certain economic development incentive audits.

KS HB2483

Eliminating the requirement to conduct a recurring 911 implementation audit, a recurring KPERS audit and certain economic development incentive audits.

KS HB2077

Substitute for HB 2077 by the Committee on Appropriations - Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

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