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CT HB06951
Bill
Status
1/30/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Cook
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AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement agencies to send text message alerts to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind in schools during emergencies.
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Mandates use of visual lighting signals, video messaging, and auditory alarms to relay emergency information.
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Establishes a method allowing deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind persons sheltering during emergencies to inform emergency responders of their location.
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Requires emergency responders to receive basic American Sign Language training to communicate emergency directions including "hide," "quiet," "get down," and "run."
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Communication Needs Of Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind In Emergency Situations.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/14
2/8/2019