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Committee hears bill to fund active hearing protection for first responders; House file 2525 laid over
Summary
Representative Duran and labor representatives described a pilot program to supply active hearing‑protection devices to peace officers, firefighters and EMS. Testifiers said the devices protect situational awareness while reducing long‑term hearing loss. The committee laid the bill over.
Representative Duran brought House File 2525 to the committee to fund a pilot program providing active hearing‑protection devices to first responders.
Proponents described occupational hearing loss as a common and underaddressed health problem in policing and fire service. The bill would establish a public‑safety hearing protection…
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