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House adopts law protecting emergency volunteers from job loss while responding to calls
Summary
The House passed HB 173 to bar employers from firing employees who leave work to respond as emergency services volunteers; a sponsor‑negotiated amendment requires employer permission for public‑safety employees who also volunteer. The bill passed 71–3 and will go to the Senate.
The Utah House passed House Bill 173 on Feb. 14 to protect emergency services volunteers from termination for taking time off to respond to rescues, fires or medical emergencies.
Rep. Snyder, sponsor of the bill, said the measure protects search‑and‑rescue personnel, volunteer firefighters, emergency volunteer EMTs and members of sheriff mounted posses who leave paid employment to…
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