An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for Pennsylvania State Police, for addressing authorities, for next generation 911 call delivery, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity, for ALI databas...

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The bill adds a specific definition for telecommunicators—people who take and dispatch 911 calls—and broadens the term "emergency responder" to include a wider range of public‑ and private‑sector workers. It affects first‑responders, public safety agencies, and any entity that may request or provide mutual aid during emergencies. By clarifying who qualifies, the law aims to improve coordination and eligibility for emergency response activities.

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