H.B. No. 3358 amends the definition of "emergency service provider" in the Health and Safety Code to expand the scope of individuals eligible for critical incident stress management and crisis response services. The bill introduces new categories of emergency service providers, including attorneys, investigators, and staff members for district attorneys, as well as justices of the peace and their staff. Additionally, it clarifies that emergency service providers can offer both emergency response and post-emergency response services.

The bill also removes specific references to firefighters, emergency medical services providers, dispatchers, and rescue service providers from the definition, streamlining the language while broadening the overall definition. This change aims to ensure that a wider range of professionals involved in emergency situations can access necessary support services. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 784.001 (Health and Safety Code 784)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 784.001 (Health and Safety Code 784)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 784.001 (Health and Safety Code 784)