HB300 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Connie C. Rowe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Emergency communication services, to require training in telephone CPR and recognition of techniques for cardiac arrest for 911 dispatchers

Summary

HB 300 would require districts that oversee 911 dispatch offices to train operators annually in high-quality telephone CPR, with the State 911 Board monitoring compliance and penalties tied to 911 Fund revenue.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would require emergency dispatch operators to receive annual training in high-quality telephone CPR using the latest national guidelines. The training must include recognizing cardiac arrest symptoms and providing compression-only CPR instructions. The State 911 Board would monitor districts' compliance with these requirements. If a district fails to comply, the Board could reduce its share of 911 Fund revenue for up to six months.

Who It Affects

• Emergency dispatch operators would be required to undergo annual training in high-quality telephone CPR and related guidelines.
• Districts that oversee 911 dispatch offices (and the State 911 Board) would be responsible for implementing and monitoring the training; noncompliance could lead to a reduction in 911 Fund revenue for the offending district (up to six months).

Key Provisions

• Annual, district-required training for all emergency dispatch operators in high-quality telephone CPR, on a yearly basis.
• Training must follow the most up-to-date nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines and include recognition of cardiac arrest symptoms and compression-only CPR instructions.
• The State 911 Board shall monitor compliance across districts, and districts that do not comply may have a portion of their 911 Fund revenue adjusted for up to six months.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval, or when it becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Emergency Communication Services