CT HB05321

Establishes a task force to develop a strategy for consolidating public safety answering points across Connecticut while prioritizing public safety.

Task force must examine and recommend on issues including: dispatcher presence in municipalities after consolidation, prisoner monitoring capabilities, telecommunicator training standards, collective bargaining agreement impacts, governance structure, technology transfer methods, and consolidation timeframes.

Task force comprises 9 members appointed by legislative leaders and state officials, including representatives from municipalities, police chiefs, fire fighters, EMS, emergency communication centers, state police, and intergovernmental planning.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on public safety and security by January 1, 2021, with the committee able to accept the report or request a revised report within 60 days.

Task force terminates upon committee acceptance of the report, 30 days after filing if the committee takes no action, or upon submission of a revised report if requested.