Requires 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete T-CPR training
Summary
Requires 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete telecommunicator CPR training which shall include recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during emergency calls, providing instructions for initiating CPR instructions to callers, coordinating with emergency medical services dispatch, and using automated external defibrillators when available and appropriate.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action May 20, 2026
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What changed between versions
S7261A
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S7261B
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a new sponsor, Ramós, and to extend the deadline for existing 911 staff to complete training from twelve to eighteen months. Additionally, the amendment adds a new requirement that this training must occur during regular working hours with full pay, ensuring employees are not penalized for compliance.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include a new sponsor and added a specific mandate regarding training timing and compensation for employees.
ELIGIBILITY
Added Senator Ramós as a co-sponsor of the legislation.
TIMELINE
Extended the compliance deadline for 911 call-takers and dispatchers already employed before the law takes effect from twelve months to eighteen months.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new requirement that mandatory T-CPR training must be conducted during regular working hours, with employees receiving their regular pay for that time.
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Amendments
4
May 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7261B
upper
May 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
upper
May 5, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HEALTH
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Dec 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7261A
upper
Dec 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat Fahy
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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