HB 1171 Summary

• Adds 911 public safety telecommunicators to the definition of "first responder" in Florida law, making them eligible for workers' compensation benefits for employment-related accidents and injuries.

• Includes 911 public safety telecommunicators in the Special Risk Class of the Florida Retirement System effective July 1, 2021.

• Sets the required creditable years for full retirement eligibility at 25 years without penalty for 911 public safety telecommunicators, with benefits calculated using Regular Class provisions.

• Maintains existing special risk membership criteria for law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, correctional officers, and forensic specialists.

• Effective date: July 1, 2021.