The bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance the emergency communications state plan by defining the term "first responder" and making a cross-reference adjustment. Specifically, it introduces a detailed definition of "first responder," which includes various roles such as correctional officers, federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and 911 public safety telecommunicators. These individuals can be full-time paid employees, part-time paid employees, or unpaid volunteers. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of "local government," "office," "public agency," and "public safety agency" to ensure consistency within the statute.

Furthermore, the bill amends the definition of "public safety agency" in section 401.465 to align with the updated definition in section 365.171. This change aims to streamline the language and ensure that the definitions used across different sections of the law are consistent. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 483 Filed: 365.171, 401.465