HB 1167 Summary

• Establishes an Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force within the Department of Health to examine the use and effectiveness of lights and sirens by emergency response vehicles.

• Task force shall evaluate the impact of sirens at night on urban and rural communities, compare effectiveness of lights alone versus lights and sirens for first responder and public safety, and recommend rules for appropriate use of lights and sirens.

• Task force comprises eight members including the Director of Health (as chairperson), representatives from a Level II trauma center, police, fire council, emergency medical services, and representatives from the blind and deaf communities.

• Members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses; task force must meet at least biannually beginning in 2023 with Department of Health providing administrative support.

• Task force shall submit written reports with findings and recommendations to the legislature and county councils no later than 40 days before each regular legislative session beginning in 2024.