New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB376

Introduced

1/9/23

Refer

1/9/23

Report Pass

3/1/23

Engrossed

3/14/23

Refer

3/14/23

Report Pass

5/10/23

Enrolled

6/13/23

Chaptered

6/21/23

Passed

6/21/23

Caption

Establishing a committee to study the current education, training, and requirements for personnel employed as emergency dispatchers and 911 telecommunicators for police, fire, and emergency medical organizations.

Impact

The bill requires the formation of a committee comprised of legislators and stakeholders who will engage with interested individuals and organizations to gather insights and testimony. This inclusive approach is designed to compile a comprehensive understanding of existing frameworks and identify gaps or inconsistencies that may exist in the training of emergency dispatch personnel. By doing so, HB376 emphasizes the importance of uniform standards and seeks to facilitate best practices which could lead to enhanced public safety throughout the state.

Summary

House Bill 376 seeks to establish a committee dedicated to studying the education, training, and certification requirements for emergency dispatchers and 911 telecommunicators engaged in police, fire, and emergency medical services. The bill aims to assess current standards and propose recommendations to ensure consistency across these critical services. It reflects an understanding of the vital role these personnel play in emergency response and public safety systems, and the necessity of standardizing their training to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Contention

There could be notable points of contention surrounding the implementation of this bill. While the intent to standardize training for emergency dispatchers may receive broad support, some stakeholders might oppose the focus on legislative oversight regarding training requirements. Concerns may arise related to the local control of training programs, differences in local needs or contexts, or the adequacy of state-level standards to encompass diverse operational environments. Controversies may surface as the committee assesses the existing training structures and considers possible changes under the proposed uniform standards.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH A08259

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, 911 operators, communications officers, police communication technicians, emergency services operators and emergency services dispatchers employed by the state, or a county or municipal emergency services department.

NH S07635

NH SB449

Modifies provisions relating to emergency medical dispatchers

NH AB645

Emergency medical services: dispatcher training.

NH SB1143

Modifies provisions relating to emergency medical dispatchers

NH HB4390

Establishing Medal of Valor for emergency medical service personnel, firefighters, and law-enforcement officers

NH HB233

Establishing a committee to study the right of any infant born alive to medically appropriate and reasonable care and treatment.

NH HB153

Establishing a committee to study adding statewide resources to assist with the investigation, training, prosecution, and prompt response of animal cruelty.

NH SB411

Establishing a committee to study emergency mental health services for persons 21 years of age and younger in New Hampshire.

NH SB802

Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System – Membership – Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Dispatchers

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