AK HB234

Reclassifies dispatchers in police departments, fire departments, and state trooper offices as "peace officers" under Alaska's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), entitling them to enhanced retirement benefits

Redefines "emergency medical dispatcher" as an "initial first responder" rather than simply a trained telecommunicator

Excludes dispatchers employed by village public safety officer programs (established under AS 18.65.670) from the peace officer classification

Effective date: July 1, 2026