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CT HB06951

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to send text message alerts to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind in schools during emergencies.

  • Mandates use of visual lighting signals, video messaging, and auditory alarms to relay emergency information.

  • Establishes a method allowing deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind persons sheltering during emergencies to inform emergency responders of their location.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/30/2019

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