Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06951

Introduced
1/30/19  
Introduced
1/30/19  

Caption

An Act Concerning The Communication Needs Of Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind In Emergency Situations.

Impact

If enacted, HB 06951 would necessitate the integration of visual lighting signals, video messaging, and auditory alarms as means to convey emergency information. Furthermore, the bill highlights the importance of establishing a reliable method through which affected individuals can notify emergency responders of their location while seeking shelter during crises. These measures aim to provide individuals with the necessary tools to ensure their safety in emergencies and to facilitate a more inclusive response from public safety officials.

Summary

House Bill 06951 aims to enhance communication for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind during emergency situations. The proposed legislation seeks to amend state statutes to mandate law enforcement agencies to implement text message alerts for these individuals in educational settings. This initiative is a response to the critical need for effective communication methods during emergencies, thereby promoting safety and accessibility for persons with hearing impairments.

Contention

A significant component of this bill is the requirement for emergency responders to receive basic training in American Sign Language (ASL). This training would empower responders to communicate essential directives such as 'hide', 'quiet', 'get down', and 'run' effectively to individuals with hearing impairments. The bill addresses potential concerns regarding the preparedness of emergency services to interact with deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind individuals, ensuring that these communities are not left vulnerable in critical situations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05241

An Act Establishing A Bureau Coordinating Services For Deaf, Hard Of Hearing Or Deafblind Persons.

CT SB00358

An Act Concerning Telephone Communications By Persons Who Are Incarcerated.

CT SB00279

An Act Concerning Certification For Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities And The Membership Of The Accessible Parking Advisory Council.

CT SB00439

An Act Concerning Compensation For Persons Who Are Wrongfully Incarcerated.

CT HB05446

An Act Concerning Funding For Community Access Television, The Connecticut Television Network And Low-income Internet Access And Taxation Of Communications Services Providers.

CT SB00342

An Act Concerning The Confidentiality Of Communications Between Peer Support Team Members And Department Of Correction Employees.

CT HB05397

An Act Concerning Emergency Intervention By A Police Officer When A Person Is Incapacitated By Drugs Or Due To A Medical Emergency.

CT SB00183

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Low-speed Vehicles, The Towing Of Occupied Vehicles, School Buses, Electric Commercial Vehicles, The Passenger Registration Of Pick-up Trucks And Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities.

CT HB05279

An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter, Police Officer Or Emergency Medical Service Personnel Died In The Line Of Duty.

CT HB05414

An Act Concerning Additional Legal Protections Under The Commission On Human Rights And Opportunities Statutes For Victims Of Sexual Assault, Trafficking In Persons And Stalking.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.