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Lawmakers describe voluntary statewide special-needs registry to help first responders
Summary
Sponsors said House Bill 144 would create a voluntary statewide registry maintained by DPS to flag disability or communication needs to dispatch and first responders; sponsors emphasized the program is voluntary and LSC estimated de minimis costs.
Representatives who sponsored House Bill 144 told the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee the bill would establish a voluntary statewide registry to provide first responders with basic information about residents’ communication or disability needs. Representative Klick framed the bill around a constituent, "Keith," who has panic attacks and other needs; Klick and joint sponsor Representative Lorenz said local county…
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