Tennessee HB 579: Emergency Communications Districts - As introduced, requires emergency communications districts (ECDs) to utilize the direct dispatch method in response to emergency 911 calls and one of three methods in response to non-emergency calls; requires that all emergency 911 calls, with the exception of misrouted calls, be dispatched without being transferred; authorizes ECDs to transfer non-emergency calls at the discretion of the dispatcher via attended transfer; adds emergency call takers and public safety dispatchers and emergency services personnel to definition of first responder for certain purposes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 29; Title 39; Title 58 and Title 63.

Status: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State Government Committee (as of 2023-03-22)

State: Tennessee · Session: 113 · Bill: HB 579

Subjects: Emergency Communications Districts

Sponsors: Bricken

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