An Act to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders

This bill (HD 3047) requires public safety telecommunicators - emergency call dispatchers who handle 911 and non-emergency calls for police, fire, and medical services - to receive the same internal benefits as first responders. These benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and other agency-provided perks, but the bill explicitly states that telecommunicators' compensation and pension benefits will remain unchanged. It applies to all dispatchers employed by public safety agencies, including those who supervise others in this role. The policy change ensures these critical frontline staff receive equitable internal support without altering their current pay or retirement terms.