This bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-5384 to enhance the training requirements for 911 telecommunicators in Kansas. It mandates that the state 911 board establish minimum training standards for telecommunicators, specifically requiring them to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and ongoing education in CPR techniques. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the state 911 board, which include coordinating E-911 services, monitoring 911 communications, and developing strategies for system enhancements. Additionally, it allows the board to impose civil penalties on providers that fail to collect or remit 911 fees.

The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-5384, which may have contained outdated provisions. Notably, it removes the clause that previously prohibited the establishment of a mandatory certification program for PSAP operations, allowing the board to create such a program specifically for 911 telecommunicator-CPR training. The new training requirements are designed to ensure that telecommunicators are well-equipped to handle emergency medical situations effectively. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-5384