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AL HB519

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Shane Stringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Makes Statewide 911 Board certification for public safety telecommunicators optional rather than mandatory, allowing sheriffs and police chiefs to decide if certification is required in their jurisdictions.

  • Removes the July 1, 2022 effective date requirement and deletes provisions requiring newly hired telecommunicators to complete certification within 180 days of employment.

  • Eliminates the requirement for telecommunicators employed before June 30, 2022 to complete any coursework or certification.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Relating to public safety telecommunicators; to amend Section 11-98-16, Code of Alabama, 1975, to further provide for the certification requirements for public safety telecommunicators.

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to House Public Safety and Homeland Security

5/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security5/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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