The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6616, seeks to amend the general statutes to classify 9-1-1 dispatchers, referred to as telecommunicators, as first responders. This change aims to recognize the critical role that dispatchers play in emergency response situations, aligning their status with that of other first responders who are often on the front lines during emergencies.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that explicitly states the classification of telecommunicators as first responders. This legislative change is intended to enhance the recognition and support for 9-1-1 dispatchers, acknowledging their essential contributions to public safety and emergency management.