MO HB1683

Adds training requirement for all 911 telecommunicators on state law regarding self-defense and defense of others to assist persons in imminent threat of serious physical injury or death.

Specifies that providing such instructions does not constitute the practice of law or legal advice, and grants civil immunity to telecommunicators giving these instructions unless willful and wanton misconduct or gross negligence occurs.

Extends civil immunity protections to public agencies and employees issuing emergency instructions through 911 systems, except in cases of willful and wanton misconduct or gross negligence.

Requires all telecommunicators to complete at least 24 hours of ongoing training every three years in addition to initial training requirements of 16-40 hours depending on dispatcher type (police, fire, EMS, or joint communication center).

Allows persons with equivalent training from other states to be waived from training requirements upon providing proof to the committee.