Relates to workplace safety equipment for social services employees
What changed between versions
The requirement to provide panic buttons was narrowed to apply only to employees interacting with clients in a client's home, removing the previous mandate for hospitals, schools, and other external settings.
The definition of a 'panic button' was updated to include 'virtual' buttons and allow activation through dedicated monitoring services, rather than just physical buttons contacting 9-1-1 directly.
A new requirement was added mandating that social services districts develop a specific plan to ensure timely assistance for employees in areas where panic button functionality may be limited or unavailable.
The bill's scope was expanded to include two additional sponsors, Senators Jackson and Skoufis, and the bill was formally re-committed to the committee after being amended.
