Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System - Definition of First Responders

HB 106 updates Maryland's definition of "first responder" for 9-1-1 emergency systems to include three specific roles within the Department of Transportation: emergency response technicians, facility maintenance technicians, and vehicle services/recovery technicians. Currently, the definition covers firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel but did not explicitly include these transportation workers. The bill directly affects Transportation Department staff who respond to roadside incidents, such as disabled vehicles or accidents, by recognizing them as first responders under the 9-1-1 system. This change amends Maryland's Public Safety Code (Section 1-301(j)) to add these roles to the official definition. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.