MN HF28

Commissioner of public safety shall convene a 911 telecommunicator working group with representatives from 12 organizations including the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, and seven regional emergency communications boards, with appointments due by October 15, 2020.

Working group must submit a report to legislative committees with public safety jurisdiction by June 30, 2021, recommending a statutory definition of 911 telecommunicators, minimum training and continuing education standards, certification standards, and funding options for mandated training.

Commissioner must convene the first meeting by November 1, 2020, at which members elect a chair and may conduct meetings remotely; the chair manages document records for the group.

Members serve without compensation, the commissioner provides administrative support, and the working group expires June 30, 2021.